A Midsummer Night's Dream
March 2018
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Shakespeare: Made in Aberdeen
On a Midsummer’s night, lovers get lost, fairies feud and a troupe of actors rehearse a play
…well try to.
A forest where the fairies rule and mischievous Puck ensures the course of true love is anything but smooth.
With comedy, romance, and Sprites of the night, Ten Feet Tall bring Aberdeen a fresh production of Shakespeare's enchanted masterpiece.
In additon to our general public performances we hosted:
- 2 Sold Out School Performances
-12 School and workshops around the NE
-Over 1200 NE School children engaged around Shakespeare
Supported by Aberdeen Common Good Fund and Creative Scotland
CAST
Egeus & Peter Quince Stewart Aitken
Bottom Ross Allan
Hermia Danielle Jam
Hippolyta & Titania Belle Jones
Lysander Cristian Ortega
Philostrate & Puck Stephanie McGregor
Demetrius Ewan Petrie
Helena Rebecca Wilkie
Theseus & Oberon Mark Wood
Snug & Peaseblossom Sophie Ellen Buxton
Franics Flute & Mustardseed Jack Elvey
Tom Snout & Cobweb Jamie McGechan
Robin Starveling & Moth Megan Stewart
Creative and Production Team
Designer Janis Hart
Lighting Designer George Tarbuck
Sound Designer Jeffrey Wang
Director Cameron Mowat
Production Manager Annie Winton
DSM Danielle El Jorr
ASM Becky Kirkness
Lighting Op Holly Morton
ASM Cameron Grounds
Sound Op Scott Anderson
Wardrobe Supervisor Mona Kastell
Dresser Elisabeth Osborne
Costume Placement Dairine Moxham
BSL Signer Lesley Crear
Stage Crew Martin Aitken
"This local professional company bring a vibrancy, relevance and – above all else – perfect comic touch that makes this a production which is by turns laugh out loud, lyrical and beguiling for everyone who watches it, fans of the Bard or not."
