Korda Artistic Productions – Return to the Forbidden Planet

Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece! Inspired by The Tempest, this high-energy jukebox musical is packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics, including “Great Balls of Fire,” “Good Vibrations,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “Young Girl,” and “Gloria.” In RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, audiences blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria, where a sci-fi version of The Tempest – set to rock ‘n’ roll golden oldies – unfolds with glee! The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot on roller skates; and an uncontrollable monster, the product of Prospero’s id. This will be a co-production between Korda and the Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts. The show will be staged at the nearby WCCA, and in partnership with Stratford Off the Wall. Under the guidance and direction of Korda’s Artistic Director Jeff Marontate, youth mentorship opportunities in the performing arts will be built into the process.