PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRODUCTION HAS NOW ENDED

“Now it is the time of night.
Now we Faeries, that do run, by the triple Hecate’s team,
From the presence of the sun, following darkness like a dream,
Now are frolic”

If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise. There’ll be quarrelling lovers and theatrical mechanicals and, most of all, The Faeries - agents of chaos and change. Will the lovers find their freedom? Will the mechanicals get to perform their magnum opus? No one knows, because no one who travels into this forest comes out of it quite the same…

Bard in the Botanics is thrilled to present a brand new production of Shakespeare’s most marvellous and magical play. A celebration of our freedom of expression - the right to love who we want, create what we want and be what we want - this dynamic, colourful and joyous show will be the perfect pastime for a midsummer night.

RUNNING TIME: 2hrs 40mins (including 15min interval)

Please note that this is an outdoor performance, subject to cancellation in the event of adverse weather. Seating is not provided for this performance - stools are available for hire or audiences may bring their own seating.

Designer - Heather Grace Currie

Choreographer - Stephanie McGregor

Assistant Director - Meghan de Chastelain

THE CAST - Stephen Arden (Quince / Egeus / Cobweb); Katie Barnett (Helena / Snout); Chloe Din (Snug / Peaseblossom); Adam Donaldson (Theseus / Oberon); Robert Elkin (Bottom); Grace Lyons (Hermia / Starveling); Lynsey-Anne Moffat (Hippolyta /Titania); Michael Morrow (Demetrius / Flute); Evie Mortimer (Lysandra / Mustardseed); Sam Stopford (Puck)

Previews: Wed 22nd & Thurs 23rd June 7.45 p.m. (Preview tickets: £17)

Performances: Fri 24th July – Sat 9th July (no performances on Sundays or Mondays) 7.45 p.m.

Venue: Main Botanic Gardens

Tickets: £25 | £17 (Disabled/Student) | £12 (Under 18s) | £12 (Equity/BECTU/SSP members)

Discount Tuesdays – All tickets £17 on Tuesday performances