Why The Tempest?: The play in Christian perspective

Three monthly lectures plus one study day to discuss The Tempest by Shakespeare, through the lens of religion.

Reading (or rereading) The Tempest ahead of the lectures and study day is recommended, or you may wish to watch a performance via Globe Player.

• Tuesday 17 February, 2pm to 4pm: ‘Be not afeard…’ – an introduction to The Tempest, by Adrian Barlow (St Philip & St James, Cheltenham)/
• Tuesday 24 March, 2pm to 4pm: ‘with the help of your good hands’ – prayer in The Tempest, by Dr Beatrice Groves (Trinity College Oxford)
• Tuesday 21 April, 2pm to 4pm: The Tempest and the art of forgiveness, by the Revd Dr Stephen Cherry (King’s College Cambridge)
• Saturday 9 May, 10am to 6pm: The Tempest – study day. Lectures, discussions, music and poetry plus refreshments throughout the day.

Other guests there will be: Revd Dr Paul Edmondson (Shakespeare Birthplace Trust); Rev’d Prof Paul Fiddes (University of Oxford); Prof Liz Schafer (Royal Holloway, University of London); Prof Christopher Southgate (University of Exeter); Adrian Barlow (St Philip & St James, Cheltenham); and Andrew Taylor (St Philip & St James, Cheltenham).

Tuesday Lectures: £10 (£20 for all three). Under 25/Student: £5 inc refreshments.

Study Day, Saturday 9 May: £20 (or £10 one session). Under 25/Student: £5 inc refreshments.

For further information contact Andrew Taylor at moc.l1776568160iamg@1776568160noigi1776568160lerdn1776568160aerae1776568160pseka1776568160hs1776568160.

Tickets can be purchased on their website or on the door.