Illyria presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

Perennially popular, universally loved, the play follows four couples – three human and one fairy – whose passions are sorely tested when a troupe of amateur theatricals rehearse a play about a doomed love affair. Add in to the mix a heady brew of confusion, magic and mischief and you have the perfect comedy for a summer evening.

Since the company’s first production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 1992 Illyria has won no less than four international theatre awards, and still perform the entire play, uncut, with just five quick-changing, fast-running actors who share all the roles between them.

While they follow many Elizabethan performance practices, Illyria is proud to have left the policy of all-male casting back in the 16th century (where it belongs); instead they adopt a more up-to-date policy of casting both male and female actors.

Outside on the ECOS Amphitheatre; bring picnics and cushions. In the event of bad weather the performance will move inside.

Tickets: Adults £15, Concessions £9.50,  Family ticket (2+2) £40