Director Holly Race Roughan's Contemporary Staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A new production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Holly Race Roughan, presents a fresh interpretation that emphasizes tension between control and chaos. The staging is a collaboration between Bristol Old Vic, Shakespeare's Globe, Headlong, and Leeds Playhouse. Michael Marcus portrays Theseus as a volatile and threatening ruler, while Sergo Vares plays Puck with a menacing edge. Tiwa Lade delivers a nuanced performance as Hermia, and Danny Kirrane brings contemporary depth to Bottom. The production incorporates modern elements like a Billie Eilish song and balances comedy with unsettling moments. It runs at Bristol Old Vic until March 21 and moves to Oxford Playhouse from March 24 to 28.
Key facts
- Holly Race Roughan directs a new staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Production is a collaboration between Bristol Old Vic, Shakespeare's Globe, Headlong, and Leeds Playhouse
- Michael Marcus plays Theseus as a cruel and unpredictable character
- Sergo Vares portrays Puck with a menacing quality rather than traditional charm
- Performances continue at Bristol Old Vic until March 21, then at Oxford Playhouse March 24-28
Entities
Artists
- Holly Race Roughan
- Michael Marcus
- Sergo Vares
- Tiwa Lade
- Danny Kirrane
- David Olaniregun
Institutions
- Bristol Old Vic
- Shakespeare's Globe
- Headlong
- Leeds Playhouse
- Oxford Playhouse
Locations
- Bristol
- Oxford