A Midsummer Night’s Dream
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Angus Thorburn
“The course of true love never did run smooth…”
Aug 15 – 30 2025 | Co-produced with PIP Theatre
On a midsummer night, four young lovers—embroiled in a love quadrangle—escape the constraints of the city and flee into the woods just outside Athens. There, the line between the real world and the fairy realm begins to blur. Throw in a pair of feuding magical monarchs, a shapeshifting hobgoblin, and a troupe of amateur actors, and they’re in for a wild, wild night.
Full of live music, comic confusion, and the messy, transformative power of love (with a dash of potent potion), the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s production of one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies is sure to warm even the coldest of hearts this winter.
“…the journey of Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an absolute delight.” Blue Curtains Brisbane
“…equal parts clever, creative and charming.” The Scoop
“…full of warmth, humour, and a sense of communal joy.” Stage Whispers
Program
Team
Produced by Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble & PIP Theatre
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Angus Thorburn
Assistant Director/ Choreography: Rebecca Murphy
Production Manager: Kylii Davies
Stage Manager: Jordan Ferguson
Assistant Stage Manager (Backstage): Marisa Bucolo
Assistant Stage Manager (Lighting): Eleanor Shaw
Set and Prop Design & Construction: Josh Murphy
Costume Design & Construction: Harmony Barath
Lighting Design: Ziggy Enoch
Music Directors/ Composers: Liliana Macarone & Rob Pensalfini
Fight Coordinator: Jason McKell
Musicians: Liliana Macarone, Jason Nash & Rob Pensalfini
CAST
Claire Pearson – Titania, Snout
Dom Tennison – Egeus, Snug, Mustardseed
Eamon Langton – Demetrius
Emily Croft – Puck
James Enwright – Philostrate, Flute, Cobweb
Jason Nash – Theseus, Peaseblossom
Leah Mustard – Hermia
Liliana Macarone – Quince
Meg Bennett – Lysandra
Mikala Crawley – Helena
Paris Lindner – Hippolyta, Moth
Rebecca Murphy – Oberon, Starveling
Rob Pensalfini – Bottom
Reviews
The Scoop: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Shimmers with Magic and Delight
Stage Buzz Brisbane: Shakespeare’s 440-year-old comedy still sparkles as fresh and funny as ever
Stage Whispers: an evening that celebrates both the lyrical beauty of Shakespeare’s language and the sheer fun of watching mortals, immortals, and actors-within-the-play all stumble, tumble, and fall in love.
Blue Curtains: Midsummer Machinations
Backstreet Brisbane: Bringing their significant skill and stagecraft to Shakespeare’s fairyland comedy, Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was energetic and highly entertaining.