A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
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, Colin James, Andrew Mayor, James Perkins, Peter Elliott and Zola Thomas.
Directed by Zo Biba Leonard.
'What Fools These Mortals Be'
What Fools These Mortals Be is a 30-minute film by filmmaker Dmitri Galitzine, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our 2024 production of the same play, captured right here at the Barn.
'Step behind the curtain of a small-town theatre company as they take on Shakespeare's masterpiece, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
This heartwarming documentary captures the chaos, camaraderie, and sheer determination of everyday people as they chase theatrical glory bringing new life to this timeless tale of love, mischief and magic.'