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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Family Event
Sun 23rd August 2026

Coming Soon!

Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy, enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild! 

This summer, join us for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 

In the heart of an enchanted forest, four young lovers flee the constraints of society and stumble into a realm ruled by mischievous fairies, feuding royalty, and a troupe of would-be actors with more enthusiasm than talent. What follows is a wild night of mistaken identities, magical transformations, and love gone deliciously wrong, enjoy Shakespeare’s dazzling verse and Folksy’s twist of live music, audience interaction and frantic multi-rolling! 

Event Details 

Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 

Time: 7:00pm 

Performance starts at 7:00pm and lasts approx. 2 hours with a 15 including an interval. 

Location: Burton Constable Hall & Parkland 

Tickets: On sale soon! 

Useful information: 

This is an open-air performance held outside on the lawns. Please bring blankets and folding chairs. 

Children are very welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. 

Food and drinks will also be available to purchase from the Stables Kitchen. 

Picnics are welcome, but please ensure you take all rubbish home with you. 

Please note open air performances go on whatever the weather!