"What visions have I seen!"
WRITTEN BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
DIRECTED BY MIRANDA MIDDLETON
Love doesn’t behave. Reality bends. Bring your family to a world where the woods are alive, the fairies are watching, and suddenly you’re not quite sure who you are, or who — or what — you love!
This bold, uniquely Australian production is a mischievous invitation for audiences of all ages to venture deep inside Shakespeare’s most playful and surreal world — where chaos rules, love turns to madness, and your best friend might just turn out to be a donkey. Join us for an iconic story of growing up, falling in love, losing control, and laughing until it hurts.
Trouble is brewing in the forest of Athens. Runaway lovers are brawling, actors are preparing their ill-fated masterpiece, and the fairy kingdom is in disarray. The King of the fairies and his mischievous servant, Puck, are desperately trying to set things right… but what happens when things don’t quite go to plan?
Experience one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies as it was meant to be: lived, felt, endlessly surprising and wonderfully hilarious. A Midsummer Night's Dream is a perfect introduction to the Bard, or a fresh adventure for anyone already enchanted. Brought to you by Sydney Theatre Award-nominated director Miranda Middleton (Bright Star, 2025). And who knows? Maybe it really is all just a dream…
CURRICULUM LINKS
English and Drama – Stages 4 & 5
Students are expected to experience Shakespeare in performance as part of their study of literature and drama. Students investigate how performance, character, language and staging work together to create meaning, exploring themes of love, imagination, identity and transformation. Ideal for English and Drama.
STUDENT RESOURCE KIT PROVIDED
CAST Q&A AFTER EVERY PERFORMANCE
“Thank you for a dynamic and exciting performance of The Dream. It was very well pitched for a school audience who were experiencing Shakespearean drama for the first time. The students and staff all loved it!”
Teacher Survey Respondent
Dates and Booking
THE CONCOURSE
TUE, 3 AUG
WED, 4 AUG
THU, 5 AUG
FRI, 6 AUG
9:30AM, 1:00PM
9:30AM, 1:00PM
9:30AM, 1:00PM
11:00AM, 7:00PM
liverpool powerhouse
mon, 9 aug
tue, 10 aug
9:30am, 1:00pm
9:30am, 1:00pm
THE JOAN
thu, 12 aug
fri, 13 aug
10:30am
10:30am, 7:00pm
queensland tour
dates and venues available soon
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