Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Synopsis
The production, aimed at young children, blends original text with contemporary dialogue and music.
Set in Athens against a background of a Royal Wedding, the play tells three interweaving stories: four young friends are involved in a dispute concerning an arranged marriage; six working men rehearse their play to be performed at the Royal Wedding Feast; and the King and Queen of Fairyland’s constant arguing has upset the balance of the mortal world. Puck the mischievous sprite stirs these ingredients to make midsummer madness in the woods.
Series
Shakespeare 4 Kidz Live!
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2003
Recording date
Dec 2003
Duration
95 mins

Credits

Director
Julian Chenery; Matt Gimblett
Producer
Ross Cameron
Writer
Julian Chenery; Matt Gimblett
Cast
Paul Tayor (2)Theseus
Lisa WilliamsHippolyta
Paul Tayor (2)Oberon
Lisa WilliamsTitania
Ben LangleyPuck (Robin Goodfellow)
David McClelland (2)Lysander
Graham Davies (2)Francis Flute
Lucy WilliamsonHermia
Mark LyminsterNick Bottom
Matthew HarperDemetrius
Rachel BattersbyHelena
Richard GauntlettPeter Quince
Richard GauntlettEgeus

Additional Details

Theatre
Richmond Theatre, Surrey
Theatre company
Shakespeare 4 Kidz
Production type
Stage Recordings
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
children’s drama; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Tangent Films

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Royal Shakespeare Company

Phone
01789 748114
Fax
01789 748115
Address
Mail Order
Goldicote Business Park
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks
CV37 7NB
Notes
rec’d 7/99

Online Retailer

Name

shakespeare4kidz.com

Email
office@shakespeare4kidz.com
Web
http://www.shakespeare4kidz.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1342 894548
Address
Drewshearne Barn
Crowhurst Lane End
Oxted
Surrey RH8 9NT

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Midsummer Night’s Dream, A". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36382 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)