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On an island with no name, Prospero - once Duke of Milan - conjures a great storm.

Episode 1

This is a tale of wizards, magic, murder and monsters. It takes place long ago on an island with no name.

Prospero and his beautiful daughter, Miranda, live in a cave on the Island, but they weren't born there. Twelve years ago they were cast out to sea in a boat full of holes.

They were meant to die, but who would want to murder them鈥? It so happens that the people responsible are on a ship sailing past the island on their way home to Italy.

Prospero intends to teach them a lesson by way of punishment. He calls on Ariel - his helper sprite - and conjures up a storm so tempestuous it will change all their lives forever.

Resources

Information, guidance, activity suggestions and worksheets (pdf)

Resource Pack

A reminder of the characters in the play...add some words to describe them (pdf)

Meet the characters

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More from this series

Episode 2 - Set me free. video

Prospero explains to daughter, Miranda, how the two of them came to live on the island

Episode 2 - Set me free

Episode 3 - Full fathom five video

Prospero and Ariel tour the island to check on those who have been washed ashore.

Episode 3 - Full fathom five

Episode 4 - Toledo steel. video

Antonio sees an opportunity - if he can persuade Sebastian to murder King Alonso

Episode 4 - Toledo steel