About this production
Captured in 2016 as part of the BBC’s 400th anniversary of Shakespeare, this modern TV production follows the series of events that unfold as Theseus plans to marry Hippolyta.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream | Production | William Shakespeare
Captured in 2016 as part of the BBC’s 400th anniversary of Shakespeare, this modern TV production follows the series of events that unfold as Theseus plans to marry Hippolyta.
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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.
Renowned composer Benjamin Britten adapts Shakespeare's timeless comedy into an opera, vividly interpreted by the company of the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
An audio play production of A Midsummer Night's Dream with a critically-acclaimed cast.
A post-production script which details music, lighting and camera cues and can be used in conjunction with the BBC performance.
This interactive workshop explores ways to access and engage with Shakespeare in the classroom using a series of practical-based exercises.
Peter Brook gives intimate insight into his career as a theatre director with reference to his seminal production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
A comprehensive study guide which focuses on language, form and structure, plot, key themes, characterization, and dramatic techniques.