A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe tickets
About A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe
In this vibrant new production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Globe Theatre becomes a space for communal celebration under starry, summer skies.
Enter a world where the veil between the everyday and the extraordinary grows joyfully thin.
As night deepens on the eve of a royal wedding, a company of amateur performers prepares a play for the big day and invite you to step into their story.
Follow a group of giddy lovers chasing desire and connection through a moonlit forest as they collide with playful spirits in a fairy realm where anything is possible. Hearts open, spells go awry, and surprising transformations unfold in a shared night of mischief that fills the Globe with chaos and wonder.
By dawn, everyone has been changed. Come and be part of the magic.
Directed by Emily Lim (Brighter Still, Bradford City of Culture; The Odyssey, National Theatre/Public Acts).
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
All Ages. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Start date
23rd April, 2026
End date
29th August, 2026
“Joyous, immersive Shakespeare that welcomes everyone in”
Shakespeare Made Gloriously Fun For All
Audiences are utterly enchanted by this production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe, praising its joyous, accessible approach to Shakespeare. The show transforms the classic comedy into an im...
What It Feels Like
- Pure joy
- Infectiously fun
- Magical atmosphere
You’ll Love This If…
- You fancy an accessible introduction to Shakespeare
- You enjoy interactive theatre with audience participation
- You appreciate clever, colourful spectacle
Possibly the most enjoyable I have ever found Shakespeare - audience interaction-wise, it felt pretty close to how it would have been in Elizabethan times. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is pretty bonkers, and it was made completely understandable and thoroughly fun. So much grinning and laughter, joyful music and dance. Wonderful. Would absolutely recommend.
It was fantastic because of the interactive style of actors and audience. I imagined how ‘A Mid-summer Night Dream’ performed in the Shakespeare’s era. People in that era must have enjoyed this work if the performing style was interactive like this play in London theatre, 2026.
Wonderfully funny, very cleverly casted and interpretation definitely engaging for all people and ages
Our Review
'A Midsummer Night's Dream' review — this riotously fun production is perfect summer fare
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe cast and creative team
By: William Shakespeare
Music: Jim Fortune
Director: Emily Lim
Sets: Aldo Vázquez
Costumes: Fly Davis
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Bridge
Directions from tube: Exit the station, following signs for the River Thames/South Bank. As you reach the river, head west and the Globe is by the Tate Modern on the south side of the river.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM | - |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe about?
In this vibrant new production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Globe Theatre becomes a space for communal celebration under starry, summer skies.
How long is A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe?
The running time of A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe playing?
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe is playing at Globe Theatre. The theatre is located at Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT.
How much do tickets cost for A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe?
Tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe start at £95.
What's the age recommendation for A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe?
The recommended age for A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe is All Ages. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult..
How do you book tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe?
Book tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe on London Theatre.
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