THE Theatre Royal will host a unique take on a Shakespeare classic in June as it welcomes back Flabbergast Theatre.

The company will perform their take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

In this classic tale of fantasy, mischief, dream and reality, the magic of midsummer comes alive as goblins and sprites run amok as the King and Queen of the Faeries settle a spat, wreaking havoc among the humans caught up in their machinations.

Building on the success of their nationally and internationally critically acclaimed adaptation of Macbeth in 2022/3, Flabbergast once again deploys their unique style to create a highly visual, richly textured, musical ensemble interpretation of a Shakespearean classic.

With an aesthetic which bridges the disciplines of puppetry, clown, circus, dance, choral music and classical text, Flabbergast’s Midsummer transports the dreams and nightmares of the fairy world off the page and into a theatrical spectacle, equally beautiful and ridiculous.

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Formed in 2010, Flabbergast was conceived to make exciting theatre rooted in physicality and devising with a belief that all theatre should be vital, engaging and accessible.

The company is committed to the exploration of all theatrical styles adding to its excellent reputation in puppetry, physical comedy, and physical theatre. Previous productions put on by the company include MacBeth, The Swell Mob, and Tatterdemalion.

Flabbergast: A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be at the Theatre Royal Winchester from June 13 to June 14. Tickets from the Theatre Royal website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/.