A Midsummer Nights Dream

You are cordially invited to enter the enchanting realm of a 'Midsummer Night's Dream,' where mischievous fairies, tangled love affairs, and magical mayhem await under the moonlit canopy of the forest.

Join us for a night of whimsical wonder as we unravel the dreamscapes of Shakespeare's timeless tale “Midsummer Night’s Dream”

What the play is about.

A Midsummer Night's Dream tells the story of love, magic, and mischief. Duke Theseus' wedding to Hippolyta sets off a chain of events as four young lovers - Lysander, Demetrius, Hermia, and Helena - escape into the forest.There, they encounter the fairy kingdom, ruled by Oberon and Titania. Oberon's servant, Puck, manipulates the lovers, causing chaos and confusion.

Meanwhile, a group of amateur actors, led by the weaver Bottom, rehearse a play in the forest, which Puck transforms into a hilarious and unexpected performance.

As the story unfolds, so do the love triangles, and the fairy kingdom is thrown into chaos with a joyful celebration of love, magic, and the transformative power of the imagination.

*VIU students can use their VIUSU promo pass for discounted tickets.