St John the Evangelist Chapel, Chichester - A Midsummer Night's Dream

“I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was.”

The woods outside Athens are busy this night. Four young Athenian lovers are lost. Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairy-folk, are quarrelling whilst a group of craftsmen (who also happen to be some not-so-very-talented actors) are meeting in secret to rehearse their play.

Too many characters and not enough actors will see Shakespeare's story of love, mistaken identity and magic brought to life in a comedic and potentially hat-astrophic production. In a similarly choreographed, character-swapping style to our critically acclaimed productions of The Importance of Being Earnest (2018), The Three Musketeers (2020), A Comedy of Errors (2022) and Persuasion (2024) audiences will love this truly unique adaptation!

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Written by William Shakespeare

Directed & Adapted by Sarah Slator

Assistant Direction by Chloe Bond

Music by Simon Stallard

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This performance will take place indoors.

Note: Many of our historic venues are without heating and can therefore be cold in all seasons so please dress warmly. There is heating at St John the Evangelist Chapel, Chichester which is usually set at 18°C for events during cold months.

• Doors Open from: 6.30pm
• Running time: Approximately 85 minutes
• What3Words Location: lung.actor.crash
• Parking: There is parking close to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park.
• Toilets: There are toilets at this venue but they are currently undergoing refurbishment. Status TBC.
• Seating Provided: Yes.
• Food and Drink: Permitted inside the venue but please take away all your rubbish.
• Dogs: No dogs other than guide dogs will be admitted to this performance.
• Wheelchair User Access: The church is accessible by wheelchair via a level paved path from street to church. If you have any access requirements before your visit, please contact the Box Office via email or phone (07981 227790) ahead of the performance date.
• Latecomers: Will not be admitted.

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Critics have said of our previous hat-astrophic adaptations:

“A gem of a production… Energetic, ingenious and thoughtful drama!” - Brighton Source on The Comedy of Errors

“Artfully designed and cleverly executed… a total joy!” - Living Magazines on The Three Musketeers

“This Is My Theatre have chalked up another triumph!” - in/genue Magazine on Persuasion