Merrigong Theatre Company presents 'Shakespeare In The Garden – A Midsummer Night’s Dream'

Published by: Kabuku PR | 6-Oct-2023
A moonlit setting for spring’s magical, must-see event.
Venue: Turpentine Lawn, Wollongong Botanic Garden
Address: 40 Murphys Ave, Keiraville NSW 2500
Date: 9 to 26 November 2023
Time: 7:00PM
Ticket: $44-$59
Web: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/shakespeare-in-the-garden-a-midsummer-nights-dream/
EMail: info@merrigong.com.au
Call: 02 4224 5999
Merrigong Theatre Company presents 'Shakespeare In The Garden – A Midsummer Night’s Dream'
Merrigong Theatre Company is thrilled to present Wollongong’s first Shakespeare in the Garden – A Midsummer Night’s Dream; an enthralling open-air performance in the Wollongong Botanic Garden from 9th to 26th November.

Directed by Merrigong Theatre Company's Artistic Development Manager, Leland Kean (As Luck Would Have It, Lost Boys), this brand-new production brings together some of the country’s finest actors and designers with a stellar cast of musicians and artists from across the Illawarra to create a unique, joy-filled, and enchanting theatrical experience.

Leland Kean, Merrigong Theatre Company's Artistic Development Manager, said, “It’s so exciting to bring A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of Shakespeare's most beloved and beautiful plays, to the stunning setting of Wollongong’s Botanical Gardens. We have brought together a wonderful cast of performers and creatives who all call the Illawarra home, including the sublime musical talent that is Kay Proudlove, to create a magical night in this unique setting for all to enjoy.”

Shakespeare in the Garden – A Midsummer Night’s Dream features an all-star cast, including Yure Covich (ABC’s The Messenger), Ali Gordon (Holiday Island), Danielle King (Griffin Theatre Co’s Family Values), John Michael Narres (So Popera Productions’ Priscilla Queen of The Desert), and Tim Allen (Merrigong Theatre Company’s Camarilla), Billiee Paige Harris (Rising Arts Productions’ Puffs), Alexander Morgan (So Popera Productions’ Grease), Duncan Ragg (Unraveling), Rose Maher (re:group performance collective’s Coil), Kay Proudlove (Dear Diary), Charlotte Dickinson (Theatrical Debut), Bradley Ward (ATYP’s Beat), Ian McColm (Seven’s Home & Away) & Susan Kennedy (MerrigongX’s Optimal Stopping).

Pack your rug and picnic, gather your family, or group of friends, and join us as the sunsets where Shakespeare’s most enigmatic work comes to life in a breathtaking outdoor production full of music, magic, and mirth.

Whether you’re a Shakespeare devotee or newbie, this delightful event is not-to-be-missed.

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