The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the full cast for its eagerly awaited production of The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Leading the cast, in her West End debut, is the legendary Sigourney Weaver as Prospero. Weaver is best known for her roles in Alien, Gorillas in the Mist, and Avatar, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe win. Her presence as Prospero promises to bring a fresh dynamic to Shakespeare’s tale of magic and power.

Joining Weaver is a distinguished ensemble cast:

Jude Akuwudike (Alonso)

Jude Akuwudike has graced stages at the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and the Young Vic, and is known for films like The Little Mermaid and Beasts of No Nation. His recent stage work includes Kyoto and A Mirror.

Jason Barnett (Stephano)

Jason Barnett is a seasoned actor in both theatre and television, with credits including War Horse and The Seagull with The Jamie Lloyd Company. TV audiences may recognize him from Bridgerton and Black Ops.

Selina Cadell (Gonzalo)

Selina Cadell brings decades of experience, having appeared in The Madness of King George, Doc Martin, and The Lady in the Van. Her theatre credits include The Habit of Art and The Cherry Orchard.

Mathew Horne (Trinculo)

Mathew Horne is well-known for his comedic prowess in Gavin and Stacey. He has also appeared in stage productions such as Rain Man, Noises Off, and The Homecoming.

Mara Huf (Miranda)

Mara Huf is a rising star, recently seen in The Effect and The People We Hate at the Wedding. She trained at Birmingham Conservatoire and has worked with the Traverse Theatre.

Forbes Masson (Caliban)

Forbes Masson has an extensive history with The Jamie Lloyd Company, featuring in Macbeth and Richard III. He’s also a familiar face from the Royal Shakespeare Company, having appeared in Hamlet and The Boy in the Dress.

Mason Alexander Park (Ariel)

Mason Alexander Park brings a wealth of international experience, having performed in Cabaret and toured with Hedwig and the Angry Inch. TV viewers may know them from Netflix’s The Sandman and Cowboy Bebop.

James Phoon (Ferdinand)

James Phoon recently starred in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the Netflix hit Bridgerton. He is a graduate of the Guildford School of Acting.

Oliver Ryan (Sebastian)

Oliver Ryan is a veteran of the Royal Shakespeare Company with appearances in Romeo & Juliet and Richard III. His film credits include Dune and The Last Vermeer.

Tim Steed (Antonio)

Tim Steed has a vast theatre repertoire, with notable roles in Ink and Jack Absolute Flies Again. He’s also been seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and The Crown.

Directed by Jamie Lloyd, the production will run from December 7, 2024, to February 1, 2025, with opening night on December 19. This marks the first of two Shakespearean productions by Lloyd at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Much Ado About Nothing, starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell, following in early 2025.

Continuing its commitment to accessibility, The Jamie Lloyd Company will offer 25,000 tickets at £25 for under-30s, key workers, and those receiving government benefits.