Enter a magical land of mayhem and confusion, where the Queen of the Fairies is arguing with her King, comical rude mechanicals are rehearsing for a play, and where four love struck mortals have their hearts confused by the mischievous fairy, Puck.
This funny and heart-warming dance adaptation of one of the Bard’s best known plays features vibrant classical choreography performed by some of the finest dancers around. Artistic Director Darius James has complemented Mendelssohn’s joyous score with intricate balletic storytelling, as well as beautiful costumes, set and video projection to bring the story wordlessly to life.
Ballet Cymru are a young, vital group of dancers who are pushing back the barriers of classical ballet. Using powerful and timeless stories the company challenges its dancers to interpret some of the finest characters in literature. Under the artistic direction of Darius James, the company continues to develop its relationship with audiences through accessible outreach work and exceptional, stylish performances. Their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream has an age guide of 5+, making the show welcoming and accessible for family audiences and dance lovers alike.
Since its foundation in 1986, the company have won and been nominated for many awards, including two nominations and one win for the prestigious Critics Circle National Dance Audience Award. They also won the Best Large Scale Dance Production 2013 at the Wales Theatre Awards 2014, and Artistic Director Darius James won the Creative Wales Award in 2008.
For an evening of award-winning ballet that the whole family can enjoy, head to the Corn Exchange, Newbury on Saturday 8 July, 7.45pm.
Tickets cost £17 (£15 concessions). Age guide 5+. To book visit the Corn Exchange website www.cornexchangenew.com or call the Box Office on 0845 5218 218 (calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge).