A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, is set to bring laughter, love, and lunacy to the Barbican Theatre
A Midsummer Night's Dream
ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun
The Guardian
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, is set to bring laughter, love, and lunacy to the Barbican Theatre
Why see A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream At The Barbican!
From the frost-kissed depths of midwinter to the spellbinding warmth of a midsummer night, Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, is set to bring laughter, love, and lunacy to the Barbican Theatre from December 3rd.
Directed by the brilliant Eleanor Rhode and starring Mathew Baynton (known for his roles in Ghosts and Horrible Histories) as the unforgettable Bottom, watch as the enchanted forest comes alive with playful fairies, misguided lovers, and a troupe of bumbling actors. This production brings a unique twist to Shakespeare's timeless tale, blending magic and mischief into one joyous celebration!
The Plot
In the heart of Athens, four young lovers are faced with an uncertain future. Desperate to escape their impending fates, they flee into the forest, where the lines between the real world and the fairy realm blur. As mischievous sprites meddle in their affairs and a group of amateur actors rehearse a play for the Duke's wedding, chaos and comedy ensue. Will true love find its way, or will the night end in a dream too strange to believe?
Cast
- Mathew Baynton as Bottom
Reviews
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
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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