The Tempest in Houston

Houston Shakespeare Festival

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Company
Houston Shakespeare Festival
Venue
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Location
Houston, Texas
Dates
July 30, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Season
2026

About

The Houston Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's final solo-authored play at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston, TX (July 30–August 7, 2026), where Prospero uses magic to shipwreck his enemies on an enchanted island and confront questions of justice, forgiveness, and power. This traditional production explores themes of colonialism, redemption, and the costs of vengeance through one of Shakespeare's most mysterious and magical works. The festival production offers an accessible outdoor setting for experiencing this complex exploration of human nature and supernatural intervention.

Upcoming Performances

  • Thu, Jul 30, 2026
  • Sat, Aug 1, 2026
  • Mon, Aug 3, 2026
  • Wed, Aug 5, 2026
  • Fri, Aug 7, 2026