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A Midsummer Night's Dream   |   Production   |   William Shakespeare

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About this production

Directed by Eleanor Rhode, this Royal Shakespeare Company production was captured live earlier this year in Stratford-upon-Avon and brings the magical realm to life in a modern revival of the beloved Shakespearean comedy...

"A ravishing fusion of flamboyance, surrealism, and raucous fun."  – The Guardian, ★★★★★

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  • 7Written resources

Discover video and written resources to help you teach A Midsummer Night's Dream, including interviews, workshops and comprehensive study guides.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream (BBC)

Russell T Davies’ adaptation is a dystopian take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a classic comedy which follows the celebration of Theseus and Hippolyta’s marriage.

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Gran Theatre del Liceu)

Renowned composer Benjamin Britten adapts Shakespeare's timeless comedy into an opera, vividly interpreted by the company of the Gran Teatre del Liceu.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (RSC)

A 2024 RSC modern production directed by Eleanor Rhode, this revival uses illusions, lighting, and sound to bring the magical realm to life.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Transcript

A post-production script which details music, lighting and camera cues and can be used in conjunction with the BBC performance.

CPD Resource: A Midsummer Night's Dream

This interactive workshop explores ways to access and engage with Shakespeare in the classroom using a series of practical-based exercises.

'Meetings with Directors': Peter Brook

Peter Brook gives intimate insight into his career as a theatre director with reference to his seminal production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Study Guide: A Midsummer Night's Dream

A comprehensive study guide which focuses on language, form and structure, plot, key themes, characterisation, and dramatic techniques.

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