'The course of true love never did run smooth.'

Desperate to escape their unhappy fates, young lovers Demetrius, Lysander, Helena and Hermia flee Athens for the moonlit woods. There – along with a band of amateur actors – they fall under the spell of mischievous fairy Puck and tumble into a dream world where illusion and reality are hilariously confused.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the RSC’s first co-production with Unicorn Theatre, the UK’s leading children’s theatre. Unicorn's Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw directs Robin Belfield’s fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy exploring unrequited love, self-discovery and seeing the world anew.

A feast of magic and mayhem for everyone aged 7 and above.

This production features creative captions in every performance, fully integrated into the set design.

For more information about the themes and content of this play, please see our content advisory page.

CREATIVES

Director Rachel Bagshaw | Set & Costume Designer Lily Arnold

BOOKING INFORMATION

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Artists Circle/Gold Patrons Monday 22 September
Silver Patrons Tuesday 23 September
Bronze Patrons Wednesday 24 September
Members Tuesday 30 September
Subscribers Tuesday 7 October
Public Booking Wednesday 8 October

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