A Midsummer Night's Dream

We are excited to present A Midsummer Night's Dream! Join us on July 19th in Lawrence Park for this free public performance of Shakespeare's beloved fantasy comedy!

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Synopsis:

The city of Athens prepares for the wedding of Duke Theseus and Hippolyta. Theseus is called upon to resolve a dispute between Egeus and his daughter, Hermia–she is in love with Lysander, but Egeus insists she marry Demetrius or face death. Hermia and Lysander plan to run away and be married, and are followed into the woods by Demetrius, who seeks to win Hermia back, and Hermia’s friend Helena, who is in love with Demetrius. Meanwhile, a troupe of amateur actors prepare for their performance at Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Once in the woods, both groups of Athenians are subject to tricks by the fairies that live there, caught in the crossfire of a feud between the King and Queen of the Fairies, Oberon and Titania. Oberon’s minion, Robin Goodfellow (also called “Puck”), uses a love potion to confuse the young Athenians’ love quadrangle and to cause Titania to fall in love with Bottom, whom he transforms to have the head of an ass. The story concludes as Oberon discovers and rectifies Puck’s mischievous workings, arranging the four lovers into pairs–Hermia with Lysander, and Helena with Demetrius. Theseus and Hippolyta, coming across the young lovers while on a hunt, overrule Egeus’s ultimatum and arrange a group wedding. The restored Bottom rejoins his group of players, and they perform their show at the wedding. 

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Audience Information:

We are back at Lawrence Park Ravine for the third year in a row! This park is easily accessible from Lawrence Subway Station. Entering the seating area from St. Edmunds Drive is the easiest and most convenient option. The nearest public restrooms are at the Lawrence Park tennis courts. 

Audience seating begins at 5:30 PM and the performance will begin at 6:00 PM, so arrive promptly to secure the best seats. Audience members are invited to bring their own seating (blankets, folding chairs, etc.) as well as snacks and drinks–please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Photography and videography are permitted, but please be courteous of your neighbours and of the performers.

This is a non-ticketed free event! T-shirts will be available for $30; all proceeds support Thaumatrope Theatre's programming.