A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Seated
Artwork
Performers and audience members participate in a vibrant live show featuring colourful lighting and confetti on stage.
The company of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Person performing on stage wearing a lion hat and a purple shirt, gesturing dramatically.
Molly Hewitt-Richards (Snug) Photo by Manuel Harlan
Performer in an elaborate costume performing an aerial silk act against a backdrop of dramatic blue lighting and smoke.
Susannah Fielding (Titania/Hippolyta) Photo by Manuel Harlan
Two individuals enjoying a theatrical bubble bath onstage, one holding a drink, under a spotlight, surrounded by foliage.
Emmanuel Akwafo (Bottom) and JJ Feild (Oberon/Theseus) Photo by Manuel Harlan
Three actors on stage in a theatrical production, with one wearing a hooded garment, the middle one in a suit and gesturing with an extended hand, and the third smiling and wearing a casual shirt and pants.
The company of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Performer in a black and green costume lies dramatically on a grass covered bed with other performers watching in the background.
David Moorst (Puck/Philostrate) Photo by Manuel Harlan
A performer on stage in an elaborate costume with a dramatic blue and green design, surrounded by a blue mist, with company in the background.
The company of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Four actors in vibrant costumes enjoying a lively scene on a theatrical stage, featuring imaginative outfits in yellow, green, and blue.
The company of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Three actors perform on stage in a theatrical production, one standing and expressing dramatically while the other two sit and look up, engaged in the scene.
The company of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Two actors express shock and concern in a vivid theatrical scene set in a lush, plant-filled environment.
The company of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Manuel Harlan

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Seated
Tickets From £138

Venue

The Bridge Theatre

Return to the forest this summer – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels. The seating is wrapped around the action while the immersive tickets allow the story to be followed on foot. 

Following its critically-acclaimed run in 2019, the Bridge Theatre‘s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns for a limited run. 

Direction is by Nicholas Hytner, Evening Standard Theatre Award-winning design by Bunny Christie, costume by Christina Cunningham, lighting by Bruno Poet and sound by Paul Arditti. Completing the team is composer Grant Olding, movement director Arlene Phillips, and associate movement director James Cousins.

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Closing

20/08/2025

Running Time

2h40, inc. interval

Genre

Comedy

Age & Content

5+

No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Cast:

JJ Feild as

Oberon/Theseus

Susannah Fielding as

Titania/Hippolyta

Emmanuel Akwafo as

Bottom

David Moorst as

Puck/Philostrate

Paul Adeyefa as

Demetrius

Hilson Agbangbe as

Starveling

Bella Aubin as

Peasebottom

Jemima Brown as

Fairy

Nina Cassells as

Hermia

Kat Collings as

Moth

Ali Goldsmith as

Cobweb

Molly Hewitt-Richards as

Snug

Felicity Montagu as

Quince

Lennin Nelson-McClure as

Mustardseed

Jem Rose as

Snout

Dominic Semwanga as

Flute

Lily Simpkiss as

Helena

Divesh Subaskaran as

Lysander

David Webber as

Egeus

Creative:

Written by -

William Shakespeare

Director -

Nicholas Hytner

Production Design -

Bunny Christie

Costume Design -

Christina Cunningham

Lighting Design -

Bruno Poet

Sound Design -

Paul Arditti

Composer -

Grant Olding

Movement Director -

Arlene Phillips

Associate Director and Associate Movement Director -

James Cousins