

National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream
“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
Synopsis
A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-06
Top Cast
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Theseus / Oberon
Gwendoline Christie
Hippolyta / Titania
David Moorst
Philostrate / Puck
Isis Hainsworth
Hermia
Tessa Bonham Jones
Helena
Paul Adeyefa
Demetrius
Kit Young
Lysander
Kevin McMonagle
Egeus
Felicity Montagu
Quince
Hammed Animashaun
Bottom
Jermaine Freeman
Flute
Ami Metcalf
Snout
Jamie-Rose Monk
Snug
Francis Lovehall
Starveling
Chipo Kureya
Peaseblossom
Jay Webb
Cobweb
Charlotte Atkinson
Moth
Lennin Nelson-McClure
Mustardseed
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacGibbon
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre, Bridge Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacGibbon
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Ross MacGibbon
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Posters
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream about?
A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences.
Who directed National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream?
National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream includes Oliver Chris, Gwendoline Christie, David Moorst, Isis Hainsworth, Tessa Bonham Jones.
When was National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream?
National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).

















