24th - 27th, 31st July, 1st & 3rd August 2025

​A Midsummer Night's Dream

​​After a sold out run at the Barn last summer, the Barn Theatre Society return with their ever-popular production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. ​​

 

Set in an enchanting forest teeming with mischievous fairies, bumbling craftsmen, and star-crossed lovers. As the moonlight casts its spell, expect hilarious misunderstandings and delightful transformations, all orchestrated by the playful fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania. 

Witness the chaos and magic unfold as Puck, the mischievous sprite, weaves a tangled web of enchantments, leading to hilarious antics and unexpected romance.

 

Featuring original music from Steve Rivington and a cast of familiar faces, including:

Louise Kimber, Peter Charles Miller, Daisy Abrahams, Charlie Abrahams, Andrew McGrath,

Matt Turpin, Bella Griffith, Susannah Mayor and Zola Thomas.  

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Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

Tickets on sale via the National Trust website or call 0344 249 1895

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'What fools these mortals be'

A documentary by Dmitri Galtizine

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If you visited the Barn last summer you may have spotted award-winning film-maker, Dmitri Galitzine, shooting a behind-the-scenes documentary of the 2024 summer production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Dmitri followed Peter, Zo and all the cast over 2-3 months from the initial meeting, castings, rehearsals through to the final performances. The result is a documentary which is due to be released later this year; however, Dmitri has kindly allowed the film to premiere at the Barn

as an accompaniment to this year’s production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

We are certain it will be a very special and fitting tribute to our wonderful society, and an intriguing insight into our rehearsal process for anyone interested in all the work that goes on behind the scenes when staging a production.

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'What fools these mortals be', which is about 30 minutes long, will be screened in the Barn at 6pm before each performance. Those who book tickets to see ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ will be welcome to arrive early to view the documentary projected onto a screen on the stage from 6pm, with the play then starting at the usual time of 7:30pm. The café will be open and the grounds open as usual for picnics.

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