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What you loved about A Midsummer Night's Dream...
Read a selection of audience and critics' reactions to A Midsummer Night's Dream...
The curtain has now gone up on our classic production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
With its lavish costumes and magical, Arthur Rackham-inspired designs, Peter Hall’s production is a longstanding Festival favourite.
Read what the critics and audience had to say…
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Critics
‘the magic lives on’ ★★★★★
– Financial Times
‘Peter Hall’s classic casts fresh magic’
– The Times
‘Ravishing… a well-loved production proves as enchanting as ever.’
– The Stage
‘Dalia Stasevska conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra in a terrific account of Britten’s brilliant score, vividly conjuring up all the danger lurking in the woods, harp and percussion providing shards of moonlight.’
– Bachtrack
Audience
‘What a night – pure magic. Such a joy to finally see this legendary production live on stage, at it’s very place of origin… and what a fantastic cast!’
– Instagram comment
‘Stunning opening night, truly magical.’
– Instagram comment
‘Loved every minute.’
– Instagram comment
‘Just home from seeing this first performance! Fantastic. Simply wonderful. Superb singing and excellent production.’
– Facebook comment
‘Absolutely magical from start to finish.’
– Audience comment
‘A world-class performance with a brilliant set.’
– Audience comment
‘Enchanting evening.’
– Audience comment
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is on stage until 22 August 2023
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Photo gallery
Images from the Festival 2023 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Image credits: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Festival 2023. Photos by Tristram Kenton.