A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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By William Shakespeare

“Are you sure
That we are awake? It seems to me
That yet we sleep, we dream”

When a bitter dispute erupts in the fairy kingdom, four fleeing lovers and an unsuspecting weaver called Bottom find themselves adrift in an enchanted forest, down a path of chaos and delusion conjured by the mischievous Puck.

With desire turned upside down, hearts are won, lost, and won again in a realm of dreams where worlds intertwine and the impossible becomes a distant memory.

In a blissful new production directed by Atri Banerjee (The Glass Menagerie, Royal Exchange; Julius Caesar, RSC), underscored with folk-infused melodies composed by Maimuna Memon (Portia Coughlan, Almeida; The Grapes of Wrath, National Theatre), experience Shakespeare’s most spellbinding comedy as it blossoms once again in our magical outdoor setting.

General information

20 June - 18 July 2026

Location	Main Auditorium, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London
Times	Monday - Saturday: 7.45pm Thursday & Saturday Matinee (from 27 Jun): 12.30pm
Running time	Approx. 2hr 40 incl. interval
Prices	Tickets from £15 Plus £2.50 booking fee per transaction Become a member to save on tickets
Content advisory note	See content advisory for this production
Assisted performances	BSL - Sat 11 Jul, 12.30pm & Thu 16 Jul, 7.45pm Show information in British Sign Language Captioned - Fri 17 Jul, 7.45pm Audio Described - Sat 18 Jul, 12.30pm Show information in audio format
Age guidance	This production is most suitable for ages 10+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over. It remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian in advance of purchase to make their own judgement as to the suitability of the show for their child. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the venue.

GALLERY & MEDIA

Bottom (played by Nadeem Islam) has a donkey’s head on his head. Bottom and Titania (played by Jenny Rainsford) are sleeping in each others This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

A man straddles over a woman and they both have a passionate look on their faces. They are Lysander (played by Misia Butler) and Hermia (played by Hiftu Quasem). This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

A group of fairies holding various instruments hover over the sleeping Queen of Fairies, Titania (played by Jenny Rainsford). This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Helena (played by Mary Malone) leans against the wall as she listens in on a conversation happening out of frame. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Puck (played by G Bruce) grins cheekily. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

A fairy with blue hair holds a cello. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Titania (played by Jenny Rainsford) gestures emphatically in distress. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Titania (played by Jenny Rainsford) stands back-to-back with another fairy. Her head lolls back onto the fairy’s shoulder as the fairy plays the violin. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Oberon (played by Olivier Huband) wears a pair of sun glasses and stares at Demetrius (played by Terique Jarrett) in fascination. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

The mischievous fairy Puck (played by G Bruce) sits with their legs crossed on a box that Peter Quince (played by Harriet Anderson-Gordon) is trying to move. Quince doesn’t see Puck and Puck is delighting in their mischief. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

A man is talking and gesturing. He is Demetrisu (played by Terique Jarrett). This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Demetrius (Terique Jarrett) tries to untangle himself from Helena (played by Mary Malone). This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Lysander (played by Misia Butler) yells, his face twisted in frustration. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Egeus (played by Neil D’Souza) sits despondently on a set of stairs. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Hermia (played by Hiftu Quasem) wears a purple skirt and holds a purple flower. Behind her, a set backdrop depicting a forest. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Snug (played by Evie Jones) and Quince (played by Harriet Gordon-Anderson) are two mechanicals. They are crashing out because they’ve run into a problem. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

Two women shriek as one of them holds up a ring on their finger. These are Helena (played by Mary Malone) and Hermia (played by Hiftu Quasem). This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

A man in blue has his arms in the air as he is mid-gesticulation. The man is Bottom (played by Nadeem Islam). This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

A group of people crowd around a man in blue, who is giving instructions. These are the mechanicals who are crowded around Bottom (played by Nadeem Islam). This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

A large wooden stage with curtains and a set of stairs leading down it. On the stairs, the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream stands, looking out at the audience. This is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (London) in 2026. Photography by Marc Brenner.

William Grint

BSL Consultant

Cast

Photography & Videography

Marc Brenner

Rehearsal & Production Photography

Johnny Marchetta

Rehearsal Videography

25 July – 19 September 2026

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