OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Lysander, Demetrius, Hermia and Helena are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will the young lovers be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, the Bee Gees and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE