A Midsummer Night's Dream
Synopsis
The Glyndebourne Opera's 1981 production of the Benjamin Britten opera, based on Shakespeare's play.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Heather, Peter Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Britten, William Shakespeare, Peter Pears
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- NVC Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Heather, Peter Hall
Benjamin Britten, William Shakespeare, Peter Pears
Benjamin Britten
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Britten
Writer
Dave Heather
Director
Peter Hall
Director
Benjamin Britten
Original Music Composer
Peter Pears
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Midsummer Night's Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Midsummer Night's Dream about?
The Glyndebourne Opera's 1981 production of the Benjamin Britten opera, based on Shakespeare's play.
Who directed A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream was directed by Dave Heather, Peter Hall.
Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The principal cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream includes Ileana Cotrubas, James Bowman, Ryland Davies, Dale Duesing, Cynthia Buchan.
When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released and how long is it?
A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Midsummer Night's Dream was composed by Benjamin Britten.