Mathew Baynton (Bottom) with donkey ears made from lights, on a leafy background

The Royal Shakespeare Company

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare

Here is some more detailed information on the content of A Midsummer Night's Dream, to help prepare you or those you are bringing with you to see the show.

  • Barbican Theatre

    London

    3 Dec 2024 - 18 Jan 2025 Book Tickets
  • Running time:

    2 hrs 50 mins (including a 20 mins interval)

Next performance:

3 December, 7:15PM

Barbican Theatre
London

Live theatre is exciting. It can be loud, bright, shocking at times, and occasionally some of the effects we use, or the themes our productions explore, can trigger distressing emotions.

We know that some of our audiences appreciate detailed information on the content of our shows in order to make informed decisions and to prepare themselves, or members of their party, including those with additional needs.

If there are specific themes you are concerned about, you can call our Box Office team on 01789 331111, from midday to 6pm (UK time) Monday to Friday to find out more about our shows and what they contain.

We offer a sonic story for A Midsummer Night's Dream, which highlights the loud and quiet moments of the performance. It can be downloaded here:

A Midsummer Night's Dream Sonic Story

You can find further supporting assets on the A Midsummer Night's Dream Assisted Performances page.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

This production features:

  • Live/loud music
  • Loud voices and shouting, loud noises
  • Flashing lights, strobe lights and lasers
  • Flame effects, haze and smoke
  • Some seats will vibrate

This page is continuously being updated as the production is being rehearsed and will be finalised on 13 February. Please check back for updates.