Midsummer musical magic and mayhem

Set in Athens against a background of a Royal Wedding, S4K's A Midsummer Night's Dream tells three interweaving stories. Four young friends are involved in a dispute concerning an arranged marriage; six working men rehearse their (not very good) play they hope will be performed at the Royal Wedding Feast; and the King and Queen of Fairyland's constant arguing is upsetting the balance of the mortal world. Puck the mischievous sprite mixes and mixes up these ingredients to make midsummer madness in the woods… or is it all a Dream?

A unique blend of the original text with modern dialogue and lively music, S4K's music theatre Shakespeare interpretations of the classic plays have established the company as favourites with audiences near and far. Julian Chenery and Matt Gimblett's cleverly crafted musical adaptations create Shakespeare that is genuinely for everyone.

S4K's A Midsummer Night's Dream on DVD

S4K – the UK's number 1 Shakespeare company for children and young people – present their hilarious musical adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, recorded in front of a live audience at London's Richmond Theatre.

Performed by professional actors and musicians from S4K's popular UK theatre tour, the on-stage action is captured by a professional film crew on high definition video – the full S4K theatre experience to enjoy in your own home or classroom.

S4K's A Midsummer Night's Dream features eight fantastic songs and blends the original text with easy-to-understand modern dialogue. There has never been a more accessible version of Shakespeare's original romantic comedy.

Feisty, fun, fast and furious - this is Shakespeare everyone can understand London Evening Standard