S4K’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

First staged to five-star critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival in the late 1990s, S4K’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an easy-to-understand musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, has since toured extensively across the UK and internationally. Its 2007 debut in Dubai marked the start of its global journey, and the production remains a favourite in schools around the world.

This lively, funny and accessible musical retelling of William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy masterpiece follows the Duke of Athens as he prepares to marry the Queen of the Amazons. Meanwhile, six local tradesmen rehearse a play for the royal celebrations, four young lovers flee into the woods with marriage plans of their own, and the feuding Fairy King and Queen unleash chaos on the mortal world.

With the mischievous sprite, Puck, causing his own mayhem… what could possibly go wrong?

This production is the best way for all the family to get engaged with and understand Shakespeare!

Booking for a school?

We can’t wait to welcome schools to see S4K’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The show is 5+ and perfect for KS1-KS4.

Tickets for schools are £20 (plus levy). For every 15 tickets you buy, the 16th is free for a teacher or member of support staff.

You can book today (and even pre-order your ice cream!) by filling in our form or by calling our customer experience team on 01206 573948. Please be aware that the form will ask you for your first and second choice performances dates and times, so please do have a look through the performance schedule below before heading over to the form.

Schools Order Form

School workshops

Bring the text to life with one of our brilliant workshops!

Collaborating closely with teachers, our Literacy through Drama programme is designed to embed creative learning throughout the term. Alongside drama and literacy skills, pupils will develop their communication, co-operation and confidence in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Alternatively, why not book one of our playful Shakespeare Workshops, designed to encourage young people to be excited by these classic stories and unforgettable characters.

Find out more at mercurytheatre.co.uk/taking-part/education/school-workshops and email [email protected] for enquiries.

About S4K

S4K has been bringing the world of William Shakespeare to young people around the world for more than 25 years.