A Midsummer Night's Dream

Counter-tenor Christopher Ainslie and soprano Soraya Mafi star in Robert Carsen’s production of Britten’s comic opera based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Returning to ENO, this staging highlights the blurred relationships between reality and dreams, the natural and supernatural, and sexual desire, in a production rampant with mistaken identities, confused lovers, and alarming transformations.

A quartet of rising stars takes on the roles of the lovers, including Eleanor Dennis as Helena, Clare Presland as Hermia, David Webb as Lysander, and Matthew Durkan as Demetrius.
Making his ENO debut is young British conductor Alexander Soddy, conducting a score that showcases Britten’s ear for beguiling orchestration and melodic invention. 

Book your tickets for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the London Coliseum today!

 

Booking Information

‘No food or drink purchased off-site including alcohol, soft drinks and water are permitted inside the theatre.’ 

Duration

3hrs 00mins

Good To Know

Sung in English, with surtitles projected above the stage.

No food or drink purchased off-site including alcohol, soft drinks and water are permitted inside the theatre.

Location

London Coliseum

London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London, WC2N 4ES

Additional Details & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

There are no exchanges or refunds available after purchase

How Does It Work

You will receive a confirmation via email, please bring this with you to the venue.  Present the email and booking reference to the box office staff they will exchange for your ticket of admission.  We recommend you arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before the show to collect your tickets and settle into your seats.

Suitable For Children

The venue do not permit children under 5 years old

Where Do I Go

St Martins Lane, London, WC 4ES

By tube:

Charing Cross (5 minutes walk)

Leicester Square (4 minutes walk)

Covent Garden (7 minutes walk)

Embankment (7 minutes walk)

By rail:

Charing Cross (5 minutes walk)

Waterloo (20 minutes walk)

By bus:

3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

Reviews

3.0(7 reviews)
  • Laura

    Mar 16, 2018

    Funny and moving at the same time. Exquisite

  • graham

    Mar 16, 2018

    terrible production ,first time we left a theatre at the interval.

  • Demeter

    Mar 15, 2018

    This is the first time we have seen this opera and we were absolutely enthralled by the performances and the music.

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