A Midsummer Night's Dream
In this vibrant new production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Globe Theatre becomes a space for communal celebration under starry, summer skies.
Enter a world where the veil between the everyday and the extraordinary grows joyfully thin.
As night deepens on the eve of a royal wedding, a company of amateur performers prepares a play for the big day and invite you to step into their story.
Follow a group of giddy lovers chasing desire and connection through a moonlit forest as they collide with playful spirits in a fairy realm where anything is possible. Hearts open, spells go awry, and surprising transformations unfold in a shared night of mischief that fills the Globe with chaos and wonder.
By dawn, everyone has been changed. Come and be part of the magic.
Directed by Emily Lim (Brighter Still, Bradford City of Culture; The Odyssey, National Theatre/Public Acts).
‘Are we all met?’
DETAILS
TICKETS
Galleries (Seating) £88–£28*
*includes a £3 per order transaction fee
Standing £10, £5
This event is on-site in the Globe Theatre
Running time 2 hours 25 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
Terms and conditions
All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately.
Photography: Felicity McCabe
Art Direction: Kim Garrity
Part of Summer 2026
Find out how to get here, where to stay and read our FAQs.
Find assisted performances for this event and explore our provisions for Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people below.
Reviews
★★★★
‘Hilarious and heartfelt, from top to Bottom’
THE GUARDIAN
★★★★
‘Joyous… Good vibes only’
TIME OUT
★★★★
‘Irresistible fun’
FINANCIAL TIMES
★★★★
‘Winningly sunny… full of playful spirit’
THE STANDARD
★★★★
‘A joyful staging’
THE TIMES
★★★★★
‘A riotous crowd-pleaser‘
THE REVIEWS HUB
★★★★★
‘Vibrant and hilarious‘
ALL THAT DAZZLES
★★★★
‘Genuinely joyous, energetic and celebratory’
WHATSONSTAGE
★★★★★
‘A transformative night… I cannot recommend enough’
WEST END BEST FRIEND
★★★★
‘Irreverent… filled with music and laughter’
ARTS DESK
★★★★
‘Conjures a community spirit’
THE STAGE
£5 RUSH
Looking for that last-minute way to experience London’s iconic wooden ‘O’ this summer?
Every Friday at 11.00am, our £5 Rush gives you the chance to access our legendary £5 Groundling tickets for performances in the following week, even for sold-out shows!
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GO OFF-GRID ON 28 JUNE
For this special performance during London Climate Action Week, the Globe Theatre will go off-grid.
We’re switching off and returning to our Shakespearean roots, exploring how far we can move toward a low-energy production, and how we might bring this approach to more of our performances in future.
Guided by the daylight, as we would have been 400 years ago, this will be a live experiment in storytelling and sustainability. We’ll track our energy use, test new ways of working, and invite audiences to reconsider their own carbon footprint.
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Planning a school visit?
2026 is the perfect year to bring your class to Shakespeare’s Globe.
Combine a performance with a practical and inspiring workshop tailored to the production, either in your school before or after your visit or in one of our rehearsal rooms on the day of the show.
School tickets are limited and must be requested via our online booking form. We’re expecting high demand so get your request in early for the best chance to secure tickets.
Discover MoreCAST & CREATIVES
Accordion
Ilona Suomalainen
Musical Director/ Tuba
Richard Henry
Percussion
Saleem Raman
Violin
Piotr Jordan
Violin
Sally Simpson
Assistant Director
Amber Medway
Associate Choreographer and Movement Director
Emma Farnell-Watson
Casting Director
Juliet Horsley CDG
Choreographer and Movement Director
James Cousins
Composer
Jim Fortune
Costume Design Concept
Fly Davis
Costume Supervisor
Jacquie Davies
Designer
Aldo Vázquez
Director
Emily Lim
Fight and Intimacy Director
Haruka Kuroda
Globe Associate – Movement
Glynn MacDonald
New Work Associate
Guy Jones
Orchestrator and Arranger
Zac Gvi
Voice and Text
Simon Money
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ACCESS
Our Access Scheme offers additional information on suitable seating, and adjusted ticket pricing for audience members with access needs.
Explore the assisted performances for this event below. We also provide Access Resources for Audio Described and Relaxed performances. These will be added in time for the first of each of those access performances and will be available for all performances after that date.
Dates & Tickets
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A £3 per order transaction fee applies to all seated tickets.