Pioneering theatre company, Headlong, have today released production images of their new production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is now playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe until 31 January 2026, ahead of a UK tour.
In the depths of winter, discover the magic of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you’ve never seen it before.
To escape a society ruled by tyrannical law, four young lovers flee to the forest beyond the city walls. But the world of the woods has been turned upside down by a fierce battle between the Fairy King and Queen, Oberon and Titania, over a stolen child. As their quarrel deepens, others fall prey to jealousy, manipulation, and the dark spells of Oberon’s unruly Puck. As day turns to night and snow begins to fall in summer, can anyone stop the dream from turning into a nightmare?
Credit and copyright: Helen Murray
Now playing at the world-famous Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s Southbank, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a Headlong and Shakespeare’s Globe production, with Bristol Old Vic and Leeds Playhouse. A Midsummer Night’s Dream will tour to Shakespeare North Playhouse (3-7 February 2026), Leeds Playhouse, a Headlong Associate Partner venue (14-28 February 2026), Bristol Old Vic (4-21 March 2026) and Oxford Playhouse, a Headlong Associate Partner venue (24-28 March 2026).
The cast features Hedydd Dylan as Hippolyta / Titania (The Comedy of Errors – RSC), Dannie Harris (A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Antic Disposition), Jack Humphrey in his professional debut as Quince / Egeus, Lou Jackson in his professional debut as Demetrius / Cobweb, Pria Kalsi (The Last Quiz Night on Earth) as Flute / Child, Danny Kirrane (Skins) as Bottom, Tiwa Lade (Great Expectations) as Hermia / Mustardseed, Ben Lynn as Ensemble / Cover, Michael Marcus (The Invention of Love) as Theseus / Oberon, David Olaniregun (Andor) as Lysander / Moth, Tara Tijani (The Merry Wives of Windsor) as Helena / Peaseblossom, and Sergo Vares (The New Real – RSC/Headlong) as Puck.
Credit and copyright: Helen Murray
Directed by Headlong’s Artistic Director, Holly Race Roughan, and co-directed by Naeem Hayat, this striking new staging will continue Headlong’s approach of staging all plays as if they were new plays, no matter their age or place in the public conscience, asking audiences to look at the stories they think they know afresh.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is designed by Max Johns, with Hugo Aguirre as Design Associate / Access Support Worker, Candlelight and Lighting Design by Joshie Harriette, Composition and Sound Design by Nicola T Chang, Costume Supervision by Jackie Orton, Dramaturgy by Frank Peschier, Fight and Intimacy Direction from Haruka Kuroda, Movement Direction by Malik Nashad Sharpe, Sonny Nwachukwu as Origins Assistant Director, and Voice by Gary Horner.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is now playing at Shakespeare Globe Theatre – book tickets.
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