A Midsummer Night's Dream
an al fresco evening where birdsong and human voices come together in harmony as the sun sets.
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Why see A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Magical Midsummer
Regents Park Open Air Theatre hosts one of William Shakespeare's best loved comedies this summer, in a vibrant new production from award-winning director Atri Banerjee! Under the summer sky in verdant surroundings, witness the classic tale of an enchanted forest full of fairy folk, lovers, and the unsuspecting mortals who stumble into it. Featuring folk-inspired original music by actress, composer and singer Maimuna Memon (The Grapes of Wrath), A Midsummer Night's Dream is a fantastic example of William Shakespeare's wit, all wrapped up in the universal theme of love and the complications that are bound to come with it. Don't miss it this summer!
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.
Key Information
Audience
This production is most suitable for ages 10+. Parental Guidance is advised. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the venue.
Dates
Finished 18 Jul
Cast
- Olivier Huband as Oberon and Theseus
- Jenny Rainsford as Titania an Hippolyta
- Georgia Bruce as Puck
- Nadeem Islam as Bottom
- Terique Jarrett as Demetrius
- Hiftu Quasem as Hermia
- Mary Malone as Helena
- Misia Butler as Lysander
- Harriet Gordon-Anderson as Quince
- Al Ghussain as Flute
- Neil D’Souza as Snug and Egeus
- Evie Jones as Snout
- Rachel Barnes as Moth
- Amelia Gabriel as Mustardseed
- Rori Hawthorn as Cobweb
- Damien James as Peaseblossom
- Dumile Sibanda as Starveling
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Directed by Atri Banerjee
- By William Shakespeare
- Music by Maimuna Memon
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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