A Midsummer Night's Dream
Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy - enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild! Head to Walkden Gardens for a breath-taking 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 impressive multi-rolling!
Photo: Folksy Theatre
- Location
- Walkden Gardens, Sale
- Date
- 28 August
- Time
- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Where held
- In person only
- Age range
- Ages 1-97
- Price
- £14.11 – £21.42
- Family friendly
- Free Parking
- Picnic Area
- Accessible Car Parking
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Age friendly
- Guide Dogs welcome
- Assistance Dogs welcome
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