A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's comedy classic in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Enchanting, beautiful and comical
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's comedy classic in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse!
Why see A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Enchanting Classic!
For the first time ever, one of William Shakespeare's greatest comedies is staged at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, directed by Holly Race Roughan with Naeem Hayat! The tale of an enchanted forest full of fairy folk and the unsuspecting mortals who stumble into it is a brilliant example of the height of Shakespeare's comedy all wrapped up in the universal theme of love and the complications that are bound to come with it. Don't miss it!
What Is The Story?
A Midsummer Night's Dream follows the trials of two couples as they camp in a magical forest, the world of the fairy King and Queen who inhabit said forest, and a group of tradesmen attempting to stage a production of 'Pyramus and Thisbe' for the wedding of the Duke of Athens. In true Shakespearean comedy style, these stories don't stay separated for long and worlds collide in a spectacularly hilarious fashion. Love, action, magic, and comedy mix to create a truly magical spell.
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Hedydd Dylan as Hippolyta and Titania
- Dannie Harris as Ensemble and Cover
- Jack Humphrey as Quince and Egeus
- Lou Jackson as Demetrius and Cobweb
- Pria Kalsi as Flute and Child
- Danny Kirrane as Bottom
- Tiwa Lade as Hermia and Mustardseed
- Ben Lynn as Ensemble and Cover
- Michael Marcus as Theseus and Oberon
- David Olaniregun as Lysander and Moth
- Tara Tijani as Helena and Peaseblossom
- Sergo Vares as Puck
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Directed by Holly Race Roughan
- Co-directed by Naeem Hayat
- By William Shakespeare
- Design by Max Johns
- Hugo Aguirre as Design Associate
- Lighting design by Joshie Harriette
- Composition and sound design by Nicola T Chang
- Costume supervision by Jackie Orton
- Dramaturgy by Frank Peschier
- Fight and intimacy direction by Haruka Kuroda
- Movement direction by Malik Nashad Sharpe
- Sonny Nwachukwu as Origins Assistant Director
- Voice work by Gary Horner
- Casting is by Becky Paris CDG
- Head of Casting at Shakespeare’s Globe
Reviews
Customer reviews
Ali
Brilliant
Thoroghly enjoyed the production.
Walliams and Sheridan were great.
Loved the stage and woke up this morning still smiling about
the production , which is always a good sign ... Read more
Anita
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Amazing production with an incredible cast. Highly accessible with the delivery of original Shakespearean language in a modern way. Great comic moments with exceptional performances from Oberon (Padraic Delaney), Puck (Gavin Fowler)and Helena (Katherine Kingsley). Walliams and Shaw are of course a delight, but all of the cast really do give wonderful performances and should be noted.
As someone who isn't a big theatre fan, I was happily surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
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Michael Nagle
THE BEST NIGHT AT THE THEATRE I'VE HAD FOR YEARS
What a scintillating performance. What a great night out.
Sure, there are critics but with its modern spin, this performance
certainly makes Shakespeare more accessible and entertaining.
Sheridan Smith and David Walliams are fantastic. The performance
of the entire cast was flawless and captivating. I absolutely loved it.
If you're reading this review and wondering whether to go, then I'd
recommend you go and see this play as soon as you can. It's
remarkable! ... Read more
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