A Midsummer Night's Dream
Archive Listings for A Midsummer Night's Dream
T0161508498 (TRBATH08)A fairy queen and king argue ruthlessly and the world turns upside down - and Puck - the fairy devil with a cheeky glimmer in his eye - doesn’t help. The mortal Kings and Queens play the parent card and deny their daughters the boyfriends of their choice. And Puck really doesn’t help. Bottom the Weaver is to perform in a play at the palace and play all the parts himself. He’s not a very good actor so that should be a laugh. Puck really, really doesn’t help. In fact, thanks to Puck, these young lovers give each other serious grief and the glamorous fairy queen falls in love with a donkey! Did you ever?! Really, grown-ups in love make such fools of themselves! With songs, puppets and knockabout humour Shakespeare’s story is faithfully adapted for a young audience losing none if its poetry, magic and beauty and, amazingly, is performed by just four actors. Age 7+Company Shakespeare Unplugged. Adapted by Hattie Naylor. Director Lee Lyford. | |
| 26 Feb 08 to 8 Mar 08 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L1249962561 |
T955647562 (RNT08)With all the dark undercurrents of the traditional fairytale, Shakespeare weaves farce, slapstick, romance and revelry into some of his most lyrical poetry to create what is perhaps his most joyous play. Supported by The Ingram Trust and The Goldsmiths' Company.Producer National Theatre. Director Carl Heap. Design Miriam Nabarro. Design Mila Sanders. Music Joe Townsend. | |
| 19 Feb 08 to 1 Mar 08 | Unicorn Theatre, Inner London :: V103615241 listing details L1202679309 |
T2092492574 (LEMON06)The language is not that of the bard - more in the style of Roald DahlCompany Dramarama Productions. | |
| 22 Apr 06 to 23 Apr 06 | Lemon Tree, Aberdeen :: V587 listing details L1355549361 |
T411349697 (LANTERN03)A fully staged production of [Shakespeare]'s magical play, abridged to run one hour and designed especially for children. A troupe of colourful Elizabethan strolling players arrive with Tudor music and dance, bold theatrical surprises and clear characterisation, transporting the audience to the magical woods of Athens. This production is related to the requirements of the National Curriculum Key Stage 2 in the subjects of English and History. 60 mins.Company Lanternfish Theatre Company. | |
| 12 Apr 03 | The Quay Arts Centres, Newport :: V842 listing details L0310228065 |
| 22 Mar 03 | Jacksons Lane, Outer London :: V312 listing details L01439959616 |
| 20 Mar 03 | Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells :: V691 listing details L585120982 |
| 27 Feb 03 | Tower Arts Centre, Winchester :: V783 listing details L0572550106 |
T01959115672 (NUFF00)Theatre-Max. When a story about romance, a story about magic and a story about bad acting collide, anything could happen...and probably will! Age 7+.Company Nuffield Theatre. | |
| 25 Nov 00 | Nuffield Theatre, Southampton :: V776 listing details L1678895658 |
