In this first episode we chat to the creatives behind A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Director Matthew Dunster, co-director Jimmy Fairhurst and musician Nadine Shah who plays the role of Titania. Just a heads up this episode was recorded a few weeks ago during rehearsals. A Midsummer Night's Dream is running from now until the 22nd of October.

This production produced in collaboration with Not Too Tame and Northern Stage promises to be a ‘riot in the woods’ where traditional notions of Shakespeare is thrown to the side instead making way for a bold and unapologetically anarchic performance. In this chat we explore Jimmy’s theatre company Not Too Tame and what it means to both create and deliver working class theatre and theatre that is for everyone. We delve into the process of adapting A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the challenge of making a Shakespearian text accessible for all.  

We recorded this podcast at the mermaid tavern in Prescot which is newly opened and just round the corner from the playhouse. It’s the perfect spot to kick back with a pint and listen to some local musicians we've popped some more details about them below.

For more information and to buy tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream head to our website https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream/

The Mermaid Tavern Prescot https://www.themermaidtavern.co.uk/menu

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