A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare’s Beloved Comedy Returns To The Bridge Theatre
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Five stars might not be enough
Observer
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare’s Beloved Comedy Returns To The Bridge Theatre
Why see A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Shakespeare's Beloved Comedy Returns
Following its critically acclaimed 2019 run, the Bridge Theatre's five-star production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is making a triumphant return! This August, immerse yourself in one of William Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, directed by the brilliant Nicholas Hytner. With the unique seating arrangement wrapping around the stage, prepare to be fully captivated by this timeless classic!
What is the plot?
Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius but Demetrius is supposed to be marrying Hermia. When the Duke of Athens tries to enforce the marriage, the lovers take refuge in the woods outside the city, and walk into the midst of a dispute between the king and queen of the fairies. And they are not alone. So, too, does a group of amateur actors rehearsing a play. Between the angry fairies, the bumbling players and the dazed lovers, Puck armed with a love juice capable of making anyone fall for the first person they set eyes upon no matter how unsuitable.
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- JJ Field as Oberon/Thesis
- Susannah Fielding as Titania/Hippolyta
- Emmanual Akwafo as Bottom
- David Moorst as Puck/Philostrate
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by William Shakespeare
- Directed by Nicholas Hytner
- Production Design by Bunny Christie
- Costume Design by Christina Cunningham
- Lighting Design by Bruno Poet
- Sound Design by Paul Arditti
- Composer Grant Olding
- Movement Director Arlene Phillips
- Associate Director & Associate Movement Director James Cousins
Reviews
Critic's review
Five stars might not be enough
Observer
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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