A Midsummer Night's Dream

Adapted and Directed by
David Catlin
Based on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by
William Shakespeare

In a setting that even Shakespeare himself couldn’t have imagined, the Alliance Theatre presents a whimsical, outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. In Shakespeare’s most popular comedy, two couples deal with love and all its complications – confusion, jealousy, and passion. Further hindering the couples on their way to happily ever after are a lively band of characters and challenging events, including a band of actors, wood sprites and elves, and a botched love potion! Directed by David Catlin, founding ensemble member of Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago.  

Please be mindful that A Midsummer Night's Dream is performed outdoors, which means that there may be cancellations due to inclement weather.

The run time for A Midsummer Night's Dream is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. You do not need to bring your own chair to this event. No outside food or drink is permitted at the Garden. Longleaf, the Garden's restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Click here for more helpful tips to better plan your visit.

The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest presents Shakespeare in American Communities. The Alliance Theatre is one of 40 professional theater companies selected to participate in bringing the finest productions of Shakespeare to middle- and high-school students in communities across the United States.

Recommended for ages 8+.


Atlanta Botanical Garden

This production is closed.

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In a setting that even Shakespeare himself couldn’t have imagined, the Alliance Theatre will produce a whimsical, outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.


Sep 5 – Oct 21, 2018

Adapted and Directed by
David Catlin
Based on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by
William Shakespeare

In a setting that even Shakespeare himself couldn’t have imagined, the Alliance Theatre presents a whimsical, outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. In Shakespeare’s most popular comedy, two couples deal with love and all its complications – confusion, jealousy, and passion. Further hindering the couples on their way to happily ever after are a lively band of characters and challenging events, including a band of actors, wood sprites and elves, and a botched love potion! Directed by David Catlin, founding ensemble member of Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago.  

Please be mindful that A Midsummer Night’s Dream is performed outdoors, which means that there may be cancellations due to inclement weather.

The run time for A Midsummer Night’s Dream is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. You do not need to bring your own chair to this event. No outside food or drink is permitted at the Garden. Longleaf, the Garden’s restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Click here for more helpful tips to better plan your visit.

The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest presents Shakespeare in American Communities. The Alliance Theatre is one of 40 professional theater companies selected to participate in bringing the finest productions of Shakespeare to middle- and high-school students in communities across the United States.

Recommended for ages 8+.

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