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On a midsummer's night Hermia and her lover Lysander flee from Athens and Demetrius - the man Hermia's father favours as a son-in-law. Demetrius follows, pursued by Helena who loves him in spite of being spurned in favour of Hermia. On the same night Bottom and his friends leave Athens to find somewhere quiet to rehearse their play which is to be performed at the wedding feast of Duke Theseus. Drawn into the woods they enter a world of magic, mystery and wonder. An open and audience-focused approach to these classics. Their style is innovative, energetic, back-to-basics: no set, minimal costume and props. Five actors fill multiple roles, unlocking a world of character, emotion and humour to make Shakespeare accessible to all.

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Merely Players