Summer festival
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Our first show: four lovers, a fairy king and a very ambitious amateur theatre troupe.
Presented by
Green
Past
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2010
Dates
2010
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Price
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The story, in plain English
Two young couples run into the woods outside Athens to escape their parents, and a fairy king and queen are already fighting there. A mischievous spirit called Puck is sent to sort things out with a love potion, and gets it badly wrong.
Meanwhile a group of local tradesmen rehearse a play for the duke’s wedding, and one of them ends up with the head of a donkey. Bard in the Valley’s founder, Allan Thain, directed and co-produced this first production.
Written by
William Shakespeare
Directed by
Allan Thain
Good to know
Never seen Shakespeare? You’re exactly who we made this for.
Dates and times
All performances book through one page. Pick your date when you check out.
Getting there
Cast and creative
Book this show
2010
Parting is such sweet savings
See every show this season for $85.
Questions
How do I get my tickets?
Book online through our box office on Ticket Tailor: choose the show, pick a date and pay by card. Ticket Tailor emails your tickets straight away, with a QR code for each seat. Show them on your phone or printed at the door.
Season subscription members book each show with their member code when its dates open.
Who do I contact about a problem with my tickets?
Email info@bardinthevalley.com with your name and the show you booked, and we’ll reply by email. If your tickets haven’t arrived, check your spam folder first, then write to us and we’ll resend them.
Can I change my date or pass my tickets on?
You can switch to another date up to four days before your show. Open the BIV tickets page, choose your show and click Manage Tickets. To give your tickets to someone else, email us their address and we’ll send the tickets to them.
Can I get a refund?
We can’t refund tickets, but you can move to another date up to four days before the show.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Book online if you can, because shows often sell out. If you arrive without a ticket, we’ll help you buy one at the door.
When should I arrive, and where do I sit?
Doors open at 6pm for evening shows and 1pm for matinees. Most seating is general admission, so arriving early gets you a better spot. Douglas Park also has reserved seats.
What should I bring to an outdoor show?
A blanket or sweater, a hat and sunscreen, and a picnic. We set out folding chairs for everyone; if you bring your own, choose a low back so people behind you can see.
Is there food and drink?
Every venue has a concession selling local beer, wine and cider, soft drinks, water, popcorn and candy, with seat cushions to rent. Doors open an hour before the show and you’re welcome to bring a picnic.