
Devon made feature film that combines Folk Music, Shakespeare and the Devon landscape in a love letter to the forgotten stars of early British cinema.
'I long to hear the story of your life
It must take the ear most strangely'
The Tempest
William Shakespeare
Marooned on the island once inhabited by Prospero, washed up silent film star Clarke Andrews (Charlie Coldfield) finds himself enchanted by the residual magic of events long forgotten. But he is not alone...
Watched over by the spirit Ariel (Jim Causley), Clarke's memories, dreams, hopes and fears are revealed as Shakespeare's last play unfolds. Clarke Andrews Tempest features original songs written and performed by Jim Causley and additional score from The Dalwood Rocket
A love letter to the forgotten stars of British silent films, Clarke Andrews Tempest has been in motion since 2011. Originally conceived as a solo theatre show and featuring silent film flashbacks and music from the Dalwood Rocket, Clarke Andrews Tempest was remounted as a two hander with singer songwriter Jim Causley in 2019. After a successful initial tour, the pandemic prevented future tour dates so Charlie and Jim enlisted a handful of friends to help transform the show into a feature film shot on location in Devon. Shot under covid restrictions in just 8 days between September 2020 and May 2021, Clarke Andrews Tempest will make it to the big screen in Exeter this May. The finished film will go on to tour independent cinemas, arts centres, film societies, festivals and village halls alongside live music from Jim Causley as well as an online release.
About us
Clarke Andrews Tempest is the brainchild of actor and filmmaker Charlie Coldfield (www.charliecoldfield.co.uk). Charlie is the writer/director of Repercussions and co-producer/actor of Hells Bells for Wandering Tiger (www.wanderingtiger.com) as well as a experienced actor for theatre and film.
Jim Causley is a folk-singer, award winning songwriter, musician, proud Devonian and all-round entertainer. He rose to prominence singing with The Devil's Interval and Mawkin:Causley as well as touring with Waterson:Carthy and David Rotheray. In recent years his work has focused on his musical settings of poems by his relative Charles Causley, penning his own songs and reviving lost gems from his home county. (www.jimcausley.co.uk)
The multi talented Benjamin Akira Tallamy (www.bentallamy.com) is the cinematographer and post production supervisor on Clarke Andrews Tempest and he also has a small role as Danny in the film. Ben has worked in film, theatre and as a musician for many years and is currently creating a video game called Cradlemoor with TallHead Games.
The silent film sequences were created in 2011 by visual artist Benjamin Borley for the original stage production and they provide an insight into Clarke's memories and state of mind.
In addition to Jim's songs we have a beautiful score composed by The Dalwood Rocket who has also composed for the short film Seeing Red.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Standard | £9.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Clarke Andrews Tempest (17 May 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Saturday | 14:00 | - 16:00 |
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