Stafford’s annual Shakespeare production has moved to Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and I couldn’t wait to see the show and much anticipated set.
Even as I arrived through the doors of the Gatehouse I felt the very real buzz of something special. The beautiful decorations start to shape the feelings that stay with you for the rest of the show.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream' currently running until 9th July its directed by Sean Turner known as The Play That Goes Wrong) it’s an epic – and hilarious – tale of egos, gods, idiots and is one Shakespeare’s most popular works.
Featuring a cast including Jonathan Hyde (Titanic, Jumanji), who plays Bottom and provides many of the laugh out loud moments. Kerry Ellis (Wicked, Les Miserable) her experience and stage presence shine through. Milly Zero (EastEnders, The Foreigner), as well as a fabulous cast of supporting actors who all bring a edge of extra sparkle.
The set is nothing short of magical cleverly and smoothly transporting you to the magical world of a Midsummer nights dream and even includes a water feature!
As you settle in to the show the portrayal of the characters means you find yourself forgetting you are listening to fabulous old English and gripped to the Shakespeare tale, until one of the lines we all know and love is delivered so excellently “the course of true love never did run smooth “
A must see show !
