A Midsummer Night's Dream is a certified jewel in the wondrous chasm that is Shakespeare's work. The play, set in Athens, follows young lovers escaping to a magical forest where fairies meddle with their affections, causing chaos and disarray. Meanwhile, amateur actors prepare a hilarious play. With mistaken identities and love potions, chaos reigns until the fairies set things right, leading to weddings and joy for all…kind of.

Director Mitchell Wills delves into the enchanting world of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a fresh, bohemian-inspired vision. With minimal cuts to the original script, this production remains true to Shakespeare’s text, with a few dynamic changes to bring the narrative into our time. Uniquely incorporating live music and sound, the cast create a live score using an array of instruments, voices, and their own bodies. Carefully crafted acoustic soundscapes create the forest's ambiance, build suspense, and enhance the mood of each scene. Wills praises the extraordinary talent and creativity of his eclectic cast, confident they will breathe new life into this beloved play. This rendition promises a captivating, immersive experience, highlighting the timeless magic of Shakespeare’s work.

Cast

Paolo Bartolomei (he/him) - Snout/Peaseblossom
Lore Burns (they/them) - Peter Quince
Todd Costello (he/him) - Bottom
Jackson Cross (he/him) - Demetrius
Liliana Dalton (she/her) - Puck
Asher Griffith-Jones (he/him) - Flute/Moth
Frances Lee (she/her) - Titania/Hippolyta
Lucy May Knight (they/she) - Hermia
Tony Rive (he/him) - Oberon/Theseus
Maddie Roberts (she/her) - Philostrate/Cobweb/Fairy
Riley Street (they/them) - Lysander
Bridget Sweeney (she/her) - Helena
Amy Watts (she/her) - Egeus/Starveling

Production Team

Director: Mitchell Wills (he/him)
Stage Manager: Giacinta Squires (she/her)
AD/Musical Director: Carly Wilding (she/her)
Assistant Stage Manager: Karli Riesen (she/her)
Executive Producer: Vito Midolo (he/him)
Producer: Lou Cumming (she/her)
Production Designer: Zachary Dixon (they/them)
Marketing Manager: Emma Snow (she/her)
Lighting Designer: Jacob Shears (he/him)
Graphic Designer: Mia Taylor (she/her)

Image by Izabella Procaccino

About Sevenfold

Sevenfold Theatre Company Inc., based in Naarm/Melbourne, is dedicated to nurturing, supporting, and showcasing artists throughout their creative journeys in the realm of live performance. Celebrated for their commitment to innovative storytelling, they garnered acclaim at the 41st Annual Green Room Awards, winning ‘Best New Australian Musical Theatre Writing’ for their presentation of Blue to the Horizon.