About
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at Wakefield Cathedral. Let yourself be whisked away on an enchanting journey to the most magical of forests and meet bewitched lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and fine performances come together to make this 25th anniversary performance an evening of unmissable theatre.
“Combining enthusiasm, impeccable voicing and devastating use of visual humour, Chapterhouse bring Shakespeare to life in an exhilarating and raucously entertaining fashion”
Edinburgh Evening News
“Filled with visual flair and comic sparkle”
The Stage
About the Play
“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
- Puck, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
One of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows three storylines as they are tangled together by fae trickster Puck; four young lovers traverse an enchanted forest on Midsummer’s night, The Faerie King Oberon and Queen Titania feud with one another, and a travelling troupe present a play within a play. Believed to have been written in 1595 or 1596 to celebrate an aristocratic wedding, ours is a story of order and chaos, waking and dreaming, and love and marriage.
About Chapterhouse
Chapterhouse Theatre Company produces critically acclaimed UK and international tours, specialising in Shakespeare, classic literature adaptations, and family shows. Originally founded to tour outdoor productions of Shakespeare in 1999, they have continued to grow and thrive. The new year marks the company’s 25th anniversary of touring theatre, which celebrates a quarter-century of incredible shows including outdoor theatre, music concerts, a yearly Christmas tour including performances at The British Museum, and bi-annual theatre tours of China.
The company have performed at the UK and Ireland’s most stunning historic venues, working with the likes of The National Trust and English Heritage as well as many cathedrals and stately homes to bring classic stories to life into the perfect setting. Chapterhouse strives to create a unique experience whilst continuing to bring joy to new and returning audiences every year.
Venue opening hours
Monday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday : 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Hearing Aid Loop
- Parent And Baby
- Wheelchair Accessible
Access facilities
Venue Details
Find us at
Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HG
Phone
01924373923
admin@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk