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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Tickets

Shakespeare’s tale of lovers, fairies, and shifting realities glows anew in a winter staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream that blends candlelight, live music, and playful mischief inside the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

A classic Shakespeare comedy reimagined for first-timers and long-time fans, this production mixes lovers, fairies, and mistaken identities in a forest that reshapes every character.

Directed by Holly Race Roughan with Naeem Hayat as co-director, this staging continues their partnership behind the 2022 Henry V co-production.

Featuring a company of actor-musicians and a hand-played score, this version highlights the story’s trickery and shifting power through music and candlelit design.

Presented with Headlong, Bristol Old Vic, and Leeds Playhouse, this winter run takes place in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Book A Midsummer Night's Dream London tickets!

The story

Set between a rigid Athenian court and a forest ruled by magic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream play follows four lovers who flee into the woods to escape an unforgiving law. Unaware that a rift between Oberon and Titania has unsettled the fairy world, they’re caught in a web of spells, misdirection, and shifting loyalties. As Puck’s interference blurs sense and desire, the night grows stranger and the boundaries between reality and illusion slip. When dawn arrives, the question becomes which version of events will hold.

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Paulo P
Solo
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Jan 2026
Subashini R
Solo
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Dec 2025
Ruby S
Couple
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Aug 2023
I loved the attention to detail in the theatre, and how from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave you are getting an incredible experience, not just a show! I love how excited and happy that makes everyone. Not to mention the show itself was incredible!!
John C
Couple
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Aug 2023
We wanted to tour the theater and wanted to see a show in London. This was a brilliant opportunity to do both. Exceeded our expectations. A caution to visitors. We were very lucky to get the only available taxi driver ( there on call for someone else - agreed to take us and return for his booked clients) to first take us to our hotel 10 minutes away. Suggest setting up an arrangement ahead oif time.
Rajeev R
Couple
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Aug 2023
Traditional Shakespeare with modern trimmings. Excellently executed by the cast and support team. Literature truly came to life. This is a must for anyone visiting London.

Show details

Categories: Play, Comedy, Classic, Critics' choice, Shakespeare

Audience: Suitable for 12+

Theater name: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Find the best seats in the house with the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse seating plan

Theater facilities: Restrooms, bar, lobby seating, cloakroom, merchandise kiosk

Theater accessibility: Step-free access to foyer, accessible toilets, limited wheelchair seating, companion seats, induction loops, and staff support for mobility needs

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Hedydd Dylan as Hippolyta/Titania, Jack Humphrey as Egeus/Quince, Lou Jackson as Demetrius/Cobweb, Tiwa Lade as Hermia/Mustardseed, David Olaniregun as Lysander/Moth, Tara Tijani as Helena/Peaseblossom, Sergo Vares as Puck, and Michael Marcus as Theseus/Oberon

Director: Holly Race Roughan

Co-director: Naeem Hayat

Writer: William Shakespeare

Composer & sound designer: Nicola T Chang

Musical director: Richie Hart

Set designer: Max Johns

Costume supervisor: Jackie Orton

Lighting & candlelight designer: Joshie Harriette

Movement director: Malik Nashad Sharpe

Fight & intimacy director: Haruka Kuroda

Dramaturg: Dr Frank Peschier

Voice: Gary Horner

Casting director: Becky Paris CDG

Design associate: Hugo Aguirre

Origins assistant director: Sonny Nwachukwu

Musicians: Carina Cosgrave (double bass), Alice Barron (violin), Kiyomi Seed (percussion)

Additional info

The show is suitable for ages 12 years and above.

Content warning: The production contains loud noises, strong language, scenes of sexual content, drug use and gunshots.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

Frequently asked questions about A Midsummer Night's Dream

Q: How much do A Midsummer Night’s Dream London tickets cost?

A: Prices may vary depending on your choice of seats and performance dates.

Q: Where is A Midsummer Night’s Dream playing in London?

A: The show is playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The show lasts for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: Four lovers flee into a forest ruled by fairies, where jealousy, mischief, and illusion reshape their fates.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: There is no strict age limit, but it is generally recommended for ages 12 years and above. The production contains loud noises, strong language, scenes of sexual content, drug use and gunshots.

Q: Is this a traditional production of the play?

A: This version uses candlelight, live music, and a winter setting to explore the tale’s darker undercurrents.

Q: How does the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse setting impact the play?

A: The indoor, candlelit venue enhances the story’s themes of illusion, night, and shifting emotion.