Mappa Mundi: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Peter Doran directs an outstanding cast of thirteen - young lovers, warring fairies and mischievous Mechanicals – who meet in a moonlit forest in this magical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Set on the home front during the Second World War, Mappa Mundi’s new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells of a very British way of life, of an old class structure weakened by the destructiveness of war. Yet despite the conflict there is an underlying feeling of adventure - romance is in the air, and people live life for the moment, not knowing what tomorrow may hold. In these times our dreams are more vivid, the desire to love and be loved greater, and the longing for a better world immense. An endlessly inventive production laced with wicked wit, genuine enchantment, and a symbolic escape from reality.

Mappa Mundi Patrons: Zoë Wanamaker and Robert Lindsay Tour

December 2012

08Mwldan, Aberteifi / Cardigan

07Mwldan, Aberteifi / Cardigan

05The Stiwt, Rhosllannerchrugog

04The Stiwt, Rhosllannerchrugog

01Gulbenkian, Canterbury

November 2012

30Gulbenkian, Canterbury

29Gulbenkian, Canterbury

27Buxton Opera House

26Buxton Opera House

20Lakeside, Nottingham

19Lakeside, Nottingham

17Theatr Hafren, Drenewydd / Newtown

16Theatr Hafren, Drenewydd / Newtown

10Theatr Brycheiniog, Aberhonddu / Brecon

09Theatr Brycheiniog, Aberhonddu / Brecon

07Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre

06Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre

03RWCMD, Caerdydd / Cardiff

02RWCMD, Caerdydd / Cardiff

01RWCMD, Caerdydd / Cardiff

October 2012

26Canolfan Y Celfyddydau Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea / Abertawe

25Canolfan Y Celfyddydau Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea / Abertawe

24The Borough Theatre, Y Fenni / Abergavenny

23The Borough Theatre, Y Fenni / Abergavenny

22The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

21The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

20The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

19The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

18The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

17The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

16The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

14The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

13The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

12The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

11The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

10The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

09The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

07The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

06The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven

03The Torch, Aberdaugleddau / Milford Haven