This musical adaptation of The Dream will transport audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip-swivelling age of classic disco!
In the beige 1970s in a down-at-heel working men’s club in northern England, caretaker Nick Bottom dreams of stardom. Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are snogging, drinking, fighting, and arguing, much to the disapproval of their parents.
Until… a mystical figure appears and they’re all transported to a dream world where an enchanted palace offers games of music, dreams, and fantasy. But will Nick find his voice, and will the lovers find a partner before the music stops?
This hugely entertaining, musical re-mix of Shakespeare’s evergreen romantic comedy features some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more, played by a live band under the stars.
“The party to end all parties.” Herts Advertiser
Content Guidance
Our production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been created for the whole family to enjoy. Rather like a good pantomime, there is plenty of humour that works on two levels, for older and younger audience members, so you can expect some naughtiness, including a few double entendres. This show is set in the late 1970s, when social mores and political views were rather different to today. You can expect to see some on stage depiction of some of the less pleasant attitudes of that decade
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes, including interval.
Interested in a school booking? We offer discounts for large school bookings to see our shows, as well as Shakespeare workshops. Contact us at help@ovo.org.uk for more information.
This production can also be seen at The Minack Theatre, Cornwall from 21st – 24th July 2025. Click here to find out more.
