S4K's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi

Shakespeare's Funniest Comedy Comes to Abu Dhabi

A Midsummer Night's Dream

• A musical adaptation: This easy-to-understand version of Shakespeare's classic arrives in Abu Dhabi as part of an international tour.
• Presented by Shakespeare 4 Kidz: Known for their expertise in bringing Shakespeare to children, young people, and families, they offer a fresh, five-star production from the Edinburgh Festival.

A Story of Love, Mischief, and Mayhem

• Royal Wedding Excitement: The city buzzes with anticipation over the wedding of Duke Theseus of Athens and Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons.
• Wedding Dispute: Four young friends find themselves in a love quarrel, leading them into the enchanted woods.
• Fairyland Feud: The young friends' escapade disrupts the ongoing feud between the King and Queen of Fairyland.

Midnight Rehearsals and Puck's Pranks

• Secret Midnight Rehearsals: Six working men of Athens prepare a surprise tribute for the royal wedding.
• Mischievous Puck: This playful sprite relishes causing chaos by meddling in the play rehearsals, tricking the Fairy Queen, and creating confusion among the four friends.

A Hilarious Finale

• Wedding Entertainment: Witness the comedic mishaps during the 'first night, opening, premiere' of "The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe."
• Unforgettable Laughter: Experience the funniest, most accessible version of 'The Dream' you'll ever see.

Perfect Introduction to Shakespeare

• An Ideal Introduction: This adaptation is the perfect way to introduce Shakespeare to new audiences, combining humor and simplicity.