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A Midsummer Nights Dream – Adapted for a family audience at The Great Barn Festival
18 September, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
£8Shakespeare’s most popular comedy adapted for the whole family to enjoy
Taking place in mythical Athens and an enchanted forest, its a fantastical tale of handsome fairy kings, misguided parents, star-crossed lovers, half-donkey weavers, wood sprites and elves.
Join a band of travelling players, as they introduce the Midsummer Night’s madness of Oberon, Titania, Puck and the fairies. Enter into their mysterious world as they cause chaos for the humans with their magical mischief.
“What fools these mortals be!“
Using mainly modern English, this interactive family show fully encourages audience participation and provides a great introduction to the inventiveness of Shakespeare.
You will be entitled to a full refund should Covid restrictions mean this event is unable to go ahead. Tickets cost £8 each and include a Grounds Day Pass to access all the free activities on site.