Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Synopsis
Single camera recording of this attractively-staged open-air production performed by the Shakesperae in the Park amateur troupe in the Italian Gardens at Maple Hayes Hall, Lichfield. The show, which has a disco vibe throughout, concludes with Chic’s Everybody Dance.

The Cast:
Theseus - Adrian Venables
Hippolyta - Natalie Whittlesey
Egeus - David Stonehouse
Hermia - Abigail Skidmore
Helena - Bethany Hibbert
Lusander - Nicola Townsend
Demetrius - Rachel Somers
Philostrate - Greg Yates
Bottom - Elliot Beech
Quince - Terry Sharrock
Flute - Brian Todd
Snout - Ellie Galvin
Snug - Fiona Willimot
Starvelling - Amanda Munden
Oberon - Robin Lewitt
Titania - Imogen Bloxham
Puck - Chris Stanley
Fairies - Sally Cragg, Lucy Dufaye, Hannah Goldsmith, Grace Moody, Hannah Lewitt
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
19 Jun 2023
Duration
136 mins

Additional Details

Theatre company
Shakespeare in the Park, Lichfield
Production type
Stage Recordings
Historical period
1970s
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare

Notes

Notes
The recording is of the first dress rehearsal, two days before opening night.
History
Performed between 21 and 24 June 2023.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://youtu.be/dbNDDlW28_o
Online format
Streamed

Production Company

Name

Shakespeare in the Park

Web
https://www.sitp.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Address
Maple Hayes, Lichfield

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Midsummer Night’s Dream, A". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av80234 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)