A Midsummer Night's Dream — QLD Youth Shake Fest

Overview

If you think theatre companies are just about putting on new productions, think again. Take Shake & Stir Theatre Co., for example. Every year, they devote their time and resources to not only staging fresh shows, but nurturing the next generation of performers.

Their latest effort, a version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, provides the perfect example. Here, what may be Shakespeare’s most famous rom-com comes alive courtesy of the efforts of 35 of the state's up-and-comers. You know they're good, because they've been handpicked from the 2015 QLD Youth Shake Fest.

It all makes for an evening of unexpected delights, even if you already know the play back to front, have seen many a version over many a year, or watched the film adaptation. Sure, you might be familiar with the Bard's comic tale of family, friendship, foils and fairies — but you haven't seen its dream-like charms tackled by the stars of tomorrow.

Image: Marshall Stay.