Details

Shakespeare's story of fairies, love and marriage told in ballet form. In NBT's dance version of A Midsummer Night's Dream (2003), the romantic antics of a touring dance company are played out as it travels by sleeper train from London to Edinburgh. Dior inspired costumes and stylish black and white sets provide a dazzling contrast to the glorious Technicolor of the dream world, whilst David Nixon's choreography brings out the comedy, romance and entanglements of this enchanting story. A Midsummer Night's Dream was nominated in the Best New Dance Production category at the 2004 Laurence Olivier Awards.

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Mendelssohn, J. Brahms, John Longstaff (music arrangement)
Company: Northern Ballet Theatre
Choreographer: David Nixon
Director(s): David Nixon, Patricia Doyle (co-director)
Costume: David Nixon
Design: Duncan Hayler
Lighting(s): Duncan Hayler, Andy Waddington (tour)
Musical Director: John Pryce-Jones