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Early Bird Tickets! A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Gorgeous Outdoor Iris Theatre, Covent Garden, Up to 33% off

St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden

A magical outdoor theatre experience this Summer

Wed 24 Jun - Sat 18th July 2020

Suitable for 8+ years

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It’s the height of summer, and the ancient city of Athens has never felt colder. The young nobleman Demetrius is set to marry his bride Hermia, and their parents are overjoyed. The only problem is, she’s in love with someone else. Fleeing the broken court, and her impending nuptials, Hermia escapes to the forest beyond the city, ready to elope.

There, deep in an enchanted forest of lights, new mysteries await her. A feuding fairy King and Queen plot revenge, a band of travelling misfit actors prepare their latest performance, and a magical trickster, ready to cause mischief, has other ideas for the young lovers’ midsummer’s night.

Experience Shakespeare’s best-loved comedy in the heart of Covent Garden with the award-winning Iris Theatre. Featuring an electronic forest world, glittering fairies and some surprising guest performances along the way, celebrate the arrival of summer and find out whether love really can conquer all.

  • A bold and unique retelling of Shakespeare's well-known play
  • Taking place across the gardens of St Paul’s Church in the heart of the West End 
  • From the team behind last year’s five-star production of The Tempest.
  • Perfect for anyone learning about Shakespeare
  • Follow the characters through Covent Garden's Actor's Church's beautiful, rose-filled gardens
  • A stunning outdoor theatre experience

Please note The venue advises an age recommendation of 8 years and above (but there is no age restriction). Parental discretion is advised. This is a full production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Dates and Prices

Price Information: 

  • £12 for Under 16s Ticket, Up to 20% off
  • £15 for Adult Ticket, Up to 33% off

Dates: 

  • Wednesday 17th June - 7:30pm (Preview)
  • Thursday 18th June - 7:30pm (Preview)
  • Friday 19th June - 7:30pm (Preview)
  • Saturday 20th June - 2:30pm & 7:30pm (Previews)
  • Monday 22nd June - 7:30pm (Preview)
  • Wednesday 24th June - 7:30pm
  • Thursday 25th June - 7:30pm
  • Friday 26th June - 7:30pm
  • Saturday 27th June - 2:30pm & 7:30pm 
  • Sunday 28th June - 3pm
  • Monday 29th June - 7:30pm
  • Wednesday 1st July - 7:30pm
  • Thursday 2nd July - 7:30pm
  • Friday 3rd July - 7:30pm
  • Saturday 4th July - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
  • Sunday 5th July - 3pm
  • Monday 6th July - 7:30pm
  • Wednesday 8th July - 7:30pm
  • Thursday 9th July - 7:30pm
  • Friday 10th July - 7:30pm
  • Saturday 11th July - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
  • Monday 13th July - 7:30pm
  • Wednesday 15th July - 7:30pm
  • Thursday 16th July - 7:30pm
  • Friday 17th July - 7:30pm
  • Saturday 18th July - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Need to Know
  • Please note The venue advises an age recommendation of 8 years and above (but there is no age restriction). Parental discretion is advised. This is a full production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
  • No seat allocations, as this is a promenade production.
  • As this is a promenade/interactive performance, the audience is in the courtyard. There will be times when the audience is able to sit.
  • Only valid for specific performance.
  • Please note: This show is an outdoor production in the grounds of a working church.
  • Please note there are no public toilets at the Church 
  • Disabled patrons should contact tickets@iristheatre.com in advance of booking to discuss their requirements. Some performance areas require the climbing of a few steps to access - where patrons cannot climb the steps, we will do our utmost to accommodate them but we must be contacted in advance. Carer comps are available.
  • Entrance to the grounds for this performance can be found on King’s Street
  • In the event of wet weather, everything will be done to ensure your enjoyment but refunds are unavailable.
  • In the event of rain, it is usually possible to go ahead with the performance, but exceptionally heavy rain may cause a stop or delay to the show. If the weather is persistent and the show is cancelled for safety reasons before the interval commences, then exchanges will be offered on a like-for-like basis - or if it’s not possible to exchange for the same show, then credit will be offered towards a future Iris Theatre production. In the event of cancellation after the interval commences, heavily discounted tickets will be offered to purchasers for a future performance within the season. Please note that the show is never cancelled due to inclement weather earlier than 5 minutes before the performance.
  • All other cancellation, such as due to cast indisposition, will lead to refunds or exchanges being offered.
  • No refunds or exchanges available after purchase.
How to Redeem
  • Please present your e-Ticket at the box office at least 20 mins before the production starts.
  • You will receive your e-Ticket via email after purchase
Plan your Visit

Address and Contact Info

St Paul’s Church
Bedford Street
London
WC2E 9ED

Nearest Station: Covent Garden Station
Nearest Park: Rushka Murganovic
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