Performance

Venue	Theatre Royal
Town	Newcastle upon Tyne
County	Tyne and Wear
From	17th September 2013
To	21st September 2013
When	19:30. Wed Mat 14:00. Sat Mat 14:30
Theatre Royal (V570)
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Date of change: 25 Mar 13 - T01865784913

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Work:: A Midsummer Night's Dream (S501)

Shakespeare's story of fairies, love and marriage told in ballet form.

Music

Mendelssohn

Production:: (T01865784913)

In Northern Ballet's adaptation of the Shakespeare play, which is co-directed by Patricia Doyle, the romantic antics of a touring dance company are played out as it travels by sleeper train from London to Edinburgh. Nixon's choreography brings out the comedy, romance and entanglements of this enchanting story. His Dior-inspired costumes, along with stylish black and white sets, provide a dazzling contrast to the glorious technicolour of the dreamworld. The production premiered at West Yorkshire Playhouse in 2004 to great acclaim.

Company	Northern Ballet
Choreographer	David Nixon
Director	Patricia Doyle
Design	Duncan Hayler

Listing:: L537555750

Production details

In Northern Ballet's adaptation of the Shakespeare play, which is co-directed by Patricia Doyle, the romantic antics of a touring dance company are played out as it travels by sleeper train from London to Edinburgh. Nixon's choreography brings out the comedy, romance and entanglements of this enchanting story. His Dior-inspired costumes, along with stylish black and white sets, provide a dazzling contrast to the glorious technicolour of the dreamworld. The production premiered at West Yorkshire Playhouse in 2004 to great acclaim.

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