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The Mangawhai Players are bringing the magic and mayhem of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Hakaru Hall later this month.
The Shakespearean classic will be performed on the weekend of June 27 and 25;
8, and will feature local performers, live music and innovative set design, in what promises to be a landmark event for the community.
Directed by Susan Dugdale and Jenny Sharp, with music production led by Gabrielle Crowe, the production will showcase the local creative talent of all ages, including some performers as young as 10.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays. Set in an enchanted forest, the story follows young lovers, mischievous fairies and a troupe of amateur actors as a series of magical mishaps unfolds. The Mangawhai Players will bring the show to life through a blend of acting, expressive dance and music.
“This is a celebration of imagination, community and the joy of live performance,” Dugdale says. “We have an incredibly talented cast and crew, and audiences can expect something truly special – fabulous costuming, innovative staging and the timeless beauty of Shakespeare’s language brought to life in a way that is fresh, fun and full of heart.”
Formed in 2019 under Susan Dugdale’s direction, the Mangawhai Players made their debut performance with a stage adaptation of Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood.
Since then, they have presented Aladdin, a pantomime and, most recently, Tangaroa’s Gift, an original retelling of the popular children’s story, brought to life through movement and music by children.
The group says it is dedicated to supporting the performing arts in Mangawhai and its surrounding communities, with A Midsummer Night’s Dream marking another milestone in its mission.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be on at Hakaru Hall, Settlement Road, on June 27 and 28, with both matinee and evening performances.
Tickets are available here, with limited cash sales at the door.
