
The course of true love never did run smooth
July —
August
2001
Company
Director
Robert Forknall
Producer
Mandy Hare
Design
Clare Southern
Music
Ryan Laubscher
Company Stage Manager
David Beaumont
Caroline Allardyce
Choreography
Steve Langley
Cast
Theseus
Daniel Wiltshire
Hippolyta
Angie Fullman
Egeus
James Powell
Geoff Quinn
Hermia
Emma Kelly
Lysander
Jamie Wilson
Demetrius
Toby Davies
Helena
Sam Guest
Oberon
Harper Ray
Titania
Tyna Perry
Puck
Paul Parris
Quince
Caroline Mitchell
Flute
Neil Carter
Snout
Donna Brincat
Starveling
Robbie Humphries
Snug
Katie Weller
Fairy
Marie Kitney
Philostrate
Sam Carey
Meanwhile, Oberon quarrels with his wife Titania, the Faerie Queen. Oberon sends the mischievous Puck to sprinkle a love potion on Titania.
Puck casts a spell on Lysander and Demetrius. Puck’s spell causes both Lysander and Demetrius to fall for Helena. A betrayed Hermia chases Helena while the men fight. Under the influence of the love potion, Titania falls for Nick Bottom, an actor with a donkey’s head.
Chaos ensues, and the play becomes a comedy of errors. Finally, King Oberon removes the enchantments from all but Demetrius, who’s still in love with Helena. Duke Theseus and Hippolyta share their wedding festival with the newly matched lovers.