Tuesday 25th August 2026

Venue: Chawton House

Performance: 6pm | Doors open at 5pm

For the final show in our Summer of Shakespeare, join Four Forty Theatre for a riotous production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

 

Four Forty Theatre invite you into their outrageous take on Shakespeare’s most magical comedy. A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows runaway lovers, magical creatures, and a group of very determined actors who find themselves in over their heads. With quick character changes, playful invention, and a sparkle of silliness, Four Forty transform the classic into a joyful night of theatre for audiences of all ages.

Whether you’re a Shakespeare lover or brand new to his plays, this production brims with warmth, laughter, and unexpected surprises. It’s a summer dream brought vividly — and hilariously — to life.

Known for fast-paced character-swapping and fearless reinventions, Four Forty Theatre bring their signature style to A Midsummer Night’s Dream — a riot of desire, enchantment, and theatrical mayhem.

 

 

Tickets: Adult £18 | Under 21: £10.50

Notes on Performance

  • Doors open at 5pm, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
  • Seating isn’t provided so please make sure to bring your own – chairs, picnics, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.
  • Please come prepared for the weather.
  • In case of rain, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching, so please wear these instead.
  • This is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven
  • Audience members are requested to park as directed at the end of the drive and walk up to the house
  • Limited accessible parking is available for audience members who need it by the house – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!

Important Ticket Conditions – Please Read

  • Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!
  • You can bring your tickets digitally, on a phone or tablet, so save the trees and please don’t print them.