BBC Proms: Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Artists
Douglas Boyd – conductor
Netia Jones – director & designer
Oberon – Iestyn Davies
Tytania – Lucy Crowe
Puck – Jerone Marsh-Reid
Bottom – Richard Burkhard
Lysander – Caspar Singh
Demetrius – James Newby
Hermia – Stephanie Wake-Edwards
Helena – Camilla Harris
Theseus – Nicholas Crawley
Hippolyta – Christine Rice
Quince – John Savournin
Flute – James Way
Snug – Frazer Scott
Starveling – Geoffrey Dolton
Snout – Adam Sullivan
Garsington Opera
Programme
Britten A Midsummer Night's Dream
Following our run of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Garsington Opera this summer, we bring a semi-staged performance to the Royal Albert Hall stage as part of this year’s BBC Proms.
In a mystical world, humans are muddled and misled by the inhabitants of a fairy world. Becoming the playthings of the quarrelling King Oberon and Queen Tytania. This tale of enchantment, madness and love is brought to life through Britten’s extraordinary orchestration, creating a sound-world of unearthly beauty.
Sung in English with English subtitles
Need to know
Prices & Discounts
£11 – £54
Running time:
2 hrs 50 mins, including a 25 minute interval
Box office
Royal Albert Hall: 020 7070 4441
9am – 8pm Saturday 18 May
9am – 5pm Sunday 19 May
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm