By William Shakespeare
Music: Felix Mendelssohn
Award Winning* Ballet Cymru present a stunning version of Shakespeare's most magical play.
This funny and heart-warming adaptation features vibrant classical choreography danced by some of the finest dancers around. Mendelssohn's joyous music is interpreted by Artistic Director Darius James and highlights radiant costumes, sets and video projection.
A world of magic and mayhem.
"Impressively able dancers and a choreographer
who can make use of every gift they have."
The Sunday Telegraph on A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Queen of the Fairies Titania, and Puck the mischievous messenger, inhabit the supernatural fairy kingdom. Bottom and his boot-wearing "Rude Mechanicals" present their famous play Pyramus and Thisbe. And finally, the lovers, caught in a thrilling web of mistaken identity and confusion finally find their way through the Athenian forest to an unforgettable and joyous reconciliation.
Ballet Cymru are a young, vital group of dancers who are pushing back the barriers of classical ballet. Using powerful and timeless stories the company challenges its dancers to interpret some of the finest characters in literature. Under the Artistic Direction of Darius James, the company continues to develop its relationship with audiences through accessible outreach work and exceptional, stylish performances.
Awards & Nominations
Award: Critics Circle National Dance Audience Award 2006
Award: Creative Wales Award for Artistic Director Darius James in 2008
Nominations x 2: Best Dance Production 2012 for Theatre Critics of Wales Awards 2013
Award: Best Large Scale Dance Production 2013 at the Wales Theatre Awards 2014
Nomination: Best Independent Company 2015, Critics Circle National Dance Audience Awards 2016
This is a co-production between Ballet Cymru and The Riverfront Theatre
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Tickets: £21.50, £19.00, £16.00
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All ticket prices are inclusive of a £1.00 restoration fee