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Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
With Mathew Baynton (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) as Bottom, this hilarious production of Shakespeare’s captivating comedy will transport you from deepest midwinter to the most magical of midsummer nights. As four young lovers are faced with the prospect of unhappy marriage or worse, they flee the court of Athens and stumble into an enchanted forest, where the real and fairy worlds collide.
Director Eleanor Rhode returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company with a ‘joyous’ (Times) Dream that is magical, mischievous and full of wonder.
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Running time: approx 2 hrs 30 mins (including 20 min interval)
This production includescreative audio description, which is performed live and in character by the cast, at every performance from press night. Audiences can access audio description and an additional soundscape through headsets.
For more information about the themes and content of this play see ourcontent advisory page.
Audio description
This production features creative audio description on all performances from Wed 11 Dec onwards.
Touch tours
Sat 21 Dec (11.30am-12 midday), Sat 28 Dec (11.30am-12midday), Sat 4 Jan (11.30am-12 midday), Sat 11 Jan (11.30am-12 midday) and Fri 17 Jan (5.15pm-5.45pm).
Captioned performances
Sat 21 Dec, 1.30pm
Sat 18 Jan, 1.30pm
Relaxed performance
Sat 11 Jan, 1.30pm
Creatives
Eleanor Rhode Director
Lucy Osborne Set & Costume Designer
John Bulleid Illusion Director and Designer
Matt Daw Lighting Designer
Will Gregory Composer
Pete Malkin Sound Designer
Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster Movement Director
Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown Fights and Intimacy
Matthew Dewsbury CDG Casting Director
Benjamin Wilson Audio Description Director
Reuben Cohen, Oli Quintrell and Jon Ryan Video Design
Bruce O'Neil Music Director
Kate Godfrey Voice and Text
Nina Dunn Video Design Consultant
Anisha Fields Associate Designer
Alex Lee Music Associate
Sarah Stacey Assistant Director
Flora Wilson Brown Dramaturg
Cast
Mathew Baynton Bottom
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Wheelchair spaces, free companion seats may now be booked online.
Please select the relevant preferences on the access registration page during your booking so we can provide you with the correct information and discounts.
Booking a wheelchair space:
Select a seat displaying the wheelchair user icon and then select wheelchair user ticket type. The ticket will be priced at the lowest price for that event. If you need an essential companion, please select the E icon next to the wheelchair space you have selected.
Booking essential companion tickets:
Please select at least two tickets and one of them will be automatically discounted to zero in the basket.
Booking British Sign Language or Captioned Seats:
Select seats in the area appropriate to your needs.
Join our access scheme.
Family rate
Up to two half price tickets with every full price paying adult. Valid on all performances except Saturday evenings and dates between 23 Dec and 4 Jan. Subject to availability.
Groups of 10+
£49.50 each for Monday–Thursday performances (excluding the top two price bands), except for dates between 23 Dec and 4 Jan. Subject to availability.
UK Schools, Colleges and Universities
£25 tickets on Monday–Thursday performances (excluding the top three price bands), except for dates between 23 Dec and 4 Jan. Subject to availability.
RSC £10 tickets for 14-25 year olds supported by TikTok
A limited number of £10 tickets are available per performance for anyone aged between 14-25 years old. Register atrsc.org.uk/tiktokticketsto access tickets.
*Excludes £4 booking fee
These accessibility provisions are available for this event. Please visit our help centre for extra guidance when booking these tickets.
Audio described
Captioned
Relaxed
Booking fees
£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Reviews
‘Mathew Baynton, of Horrible Histories and Ghosts fame, is fantastic in the role of Bottom. A joy from start to finish.‘
‘Joyous entertainment delivered by a crack ensemble‘
Accessibility
Audio description
This production features creative audio description in every performance from Thu 12 Dec.
Touch tours
Sat 21 Dec,11.30am-12 midday
Sat 28 Dec, 11.30am-12midday
Sat 4 Jan, 11.30am-12 midday
Sat 11 Jan, 11.30am-12 midday
Fri 17 Jan, 5.15pm-5.45pm
Captioned performances
Sat 21 Dec, 1.30pm
Sat 18 Jan, 1.30pm
Relaxed performance
Sat 11 Jan, 1.30pm
Find out more aboutAccessible Eventsat the Barbican.
Theatre
Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in the rear of the Stalls (four) and row B of the upper circle (four), both with companion seats. Row B is reached via a platform lift, and staff will be happy to help you. Seats in the back row of the Stalls are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogsmay be taken into the theatre – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Sign language
For our occasional BSL-signed performances. Stalls seats close to the signer are reserved for people with hearing impairments. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Captioned performances
These display the full text of the play on a screen as the actors speak the words. Seats with the best view of the screen are reserved for people with hearing impairments, so please book early and ask for these seats.
Audio-described performancesand amplified sound
Headsets are available from the sales kiosk outside the Stalls Right entrance to the theatre
For more access information, please visit ourAccessibilitysection.
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