The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Katie McHugh will be showing at Pensacola Little Theatre from August 13-16.

The Shakespearean classic is a production of the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company.

The play opens as Prospero, having divined that his brother, Antonio, is on a ship passing close by the island, has raised a tempest which causes the ship to run aground. Also on the ship are Antonio's friend and fellow conspirator, King Alonso of Naples, Alonso's brother and son (Sebastian and Ferdinand), and Alonso's advisor, Gonzalo. All these passengers are returning from the wedding of Alonso's daughter Claribel with the King of Tunis. Prospero, by his spells, contrives to separate the survivors of the wreck into several groups. Alonso and Ferdinand are separated and believe one another to be dead.

A story of magic, betrayal and romance, The Tempest is a fictitious narrative set far away from ordinary life.

The Tempest differs from Shakespeare's other plays in its observation of a stricter, more organised neoclassical style.

Tickets are now available at the PLT Box Office. Box Office hours are Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and one hour prior to curtain.

Theatre opens for seating 30 minutes prior to curtain. All ticket sales are final - no exchanges or refunds.

Contact the PLT Box Office at 850-432-2042.