by William Shakespeare
directed by Adam Nichols
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, pot washer Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. 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.
OVO returns to the Minack with its fourth musical Shakespeare following the country and western The Winter’s Tale (2021), rock and roll Much Ado About Nothing (2018) and Minack Trophy winning As You Like It (2016) set in the summer of love.
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
I have to say how brilliant A Midsummer Night's Dream was last week - what an amazing night - laughed, sang and marvelled at the creativity that set Shakespeare in a working man’s club in the 70s!" Audience Member
"Amazing - catch this joy joy joyous production if you can!! 10 stars." Audience Member
"Fabulous performance...to anyone who hasn't booked yet then I cannot recommend it enough!" Audience Member
Very innovative adaptation of the play. Music of the 70s worked really well. Excellent quality of acting and speed of delivery." Audience Member
"For the feelgood show of the summer, look no further than OVO's latest adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream..." Herts Advertiser
OVO rose to the occasion to deliver a summer smash hit." St Albans Times