Shakespeare to be showcased in Bunbury this April

Bell Shakespeare will be back on stage in Bunbury with a fast-paced and modern version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

On April 9 the company will return to the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre for a second consecutive year, this time with a re-imagining of Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy.

Artistic director Peter Evans said it was a play for all to enjoy.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream is very special to me and whether you are revisiting an old friend in this play or are brand new to Shakespeare, it is a play to treasure,” he said.

“We set a galloping pace as each of the three interwoven storylines play out, heightening the hilarity as misunderstandings lead to chaos.

“This truly is a play everyone can enjoy and a great introduction to Shakespeare for the whole family”.

The performance at BREC will be a matinee at 2pm with pre-show entertainment in the foyer from 1pm as the youthful faerie folk of Bun-Geo forests come out to frolic and play.

Bunbury will be one of 23 cities to experience the production as part of a national tour.