There's magic in the air for a little longer at Kew Gardens, after it was announced that the twilight production of a Shakespearean favourite has been extended to 5 September 2021.

The Australian Shakespeare Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Kew Gardens opened to rave reviews and has just confirmed the additional dates.

Staged beneath the heritage trees at the Theatre Lawn, behind the Palm House, Kew Gardens provides the picture-perfect setting for a summer's evening with Shakespeare under the stars.

Described as 'magical' by The Stage, this beguiling comedy of enchantment and transformation is brought to life within a dream-like woodland, filled with feuding fairies, eloping lovers and a hapless troupe of actors.

“Lively, accessible outdoor production with some impressive lighting effects.  Glenn Elston directs with pace and imagination, while lighting designer Peter Amesbury weaves his own kind of magic.” - The Stage

It's an alfresco romp peppered with contemporary references. Into the mix add a spellbinding potion and a mischievous sprite for a summer night of mayhem like no other.

“This is A Midsummer Night's Dream played for fun, with a capital F.” - Mark Aspen

Perfect for all ages, this critically acclaimed outdoor theatre production, has been re-imagined and conceived by Glenn Elston, the award-winning Artistic Director of the Australian Shakespeare Company.

“Shakespeare at its best, faithful to the text and subverted with ribald additions and physical comedy. My 10-year-old niece – who had read the Lamb version - laughed out loud and her favourite pieces were not only the jokes. I think your first Shakespeare is life defining, and this was just right.” - AllinLondon

See Full Reviews Here:

Mark Aspen

The Stage

AllinLondon

TripReporter

What: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Where: Theatre Lawn, behind the Palm House, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

(Enter via Victoria Gate)

When: Until 5 September. Performance times Tues – Sun: until 29 Aug, 8pm, from 31 Aug 7.30pm

Why Visit: An opportunity to watch this enchanting comedy in the wonderful setting of Kew Gardens

Admission: Adult £30 - £42, Concession £25 - £38, Child (age 5-15) £17

              Kew Members: Adult £26 - £38, Concession £21 - £34, Child (age 5-15) £15

Gates open 1.5 hours before start of the performance

Website:  theatreonkew.co.uk

For more information please contact:

Matt Dixon | matt@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | T: 01637 873379

 Notes to Editors

 Performance times Tues – Sun: until 29 Aug, 8pm, from 31 Aug 7.30pm

• Running Time: 2 hours 20 mins including intermission
• Box office opens 1.5 hours prior to performance start time and guests may enjoy the gardens prior to the show.
• Please enter via VICTORA GATE ONLY, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All other entrances to Kew Gardens will close at 7pm. Performances take place at Theatre Lawn, Behind the Palm House, which is a 5 minute walk from Victoria Gate.
• Guests are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the show start time.
• Please purchase all tickets in advance as there is limited capacity to each performance, (transaction fee applies). All available tickets for that evening's performance will remain on-sale via the website up to 30 minutes past show time.
• No photography or recording is permitted during the show.

What to bring: Pack a picnic and a blanket or picnic chair to sit on.

Food & beverages will also be available for purchase during the evening. (Knives & picnic tables are prohibited). Please bring some something cosy for when the sun sets and a raincoat in case of inclement weather. 

Inclement Weather: If a performance is cancelled due to inclement weather, tickets will be rescheduled to an alternative date of the ticketholders choosing. If they cannot attend a new date, a refund will be issued. See website for further terms and conditions.

About Theatre On Kew

Theatre On Kew is powered by the Australian Shakespeare Company and has been operating in Kew Gardens for the past 5 summers. To date it has presented productions of The Wind in the Willows, Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies and Alice in Wonderland. This summer it is pleased to be presenting its dynamic production of A Midsummer Night's Dream together with its acclaimed production of the family favourite, The Wind in the Willows.

Theatre On Kew presents exciting, accessible and contemporary productions of Shakespeare & children's classics in an innovative and interactive style within botanical gardens and other beautiful locations around the world.

About Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world-famous scientific organisation, internationally respected for its outstanding collections as well as its scientific expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development in the UK and around the world. Kew Gardens is a major international and a top London visitor attraction.

Kew Gardens' 132 hectares of landscaped gardens, and Wakehurst, Kew's Wild Botanic Garden, attract over 2.5 million visits every year. Kew Gardens was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2003 and celebrated its 260th anniversary in 2019. Wakehurst is home to Kew's Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild plant seed bank in the world. RBG Kew receives approximately one third of its funding from Government through the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and research councils. Further funding needed to support RBG Kew's vital work comes from donors, membership and commercial activity including ticket sales.