A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the Stratford Festival’s best Shakespeare in ages
The Stratford Festival's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream has been praised for its contemporary and humorous interpretation of Shakespeare's classic. Directed by Graham Abbey, the play maintains the original text while infusing it with modern relevance and comedic timing. The cast delivers strong performances, making the three-hour runtime feel engaging and lively.
- ▪The production runs until September 26 at the Tom Patterson Theatre in Stratford, Ontario.
- ▪Director Graham Abbey's approach makes Shakespeare's language feel immediate and relevant.
- ▪The cast includes notable performances from Vivien Endicott-Douglas, Jordin Hall, and André Sills.
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Open this photo in gallery:Mike Nadajewski as Puck and André Sills as Oberon in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'Ann Baggley/SuppliedShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTitle: A Midsummer Night’s DreamWritten by: William ShakespearePerformed by: Vivien Endicott-Douglas, Jessica B. Hill, Jordin Hall, Thomas Duplessie, André Sills, Sara Topham, Mike Nadajewski, Michael Spencer-Davis, Sarah Dodd, Steven Hao, Sara-Jeanne HosieDirector: Graham AbbeyCompany: Stratford Festival, developed in collaboration with Groundling TheatreVenue: Tom Patterson TheatreCity: Stratford, Ont.Year: Runs until Sept.
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