Poster for the play 'A Midsummer Night's Mischief' with two women with face paint and floral headbands, a donkey, and a forest background.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S MISCHIEF

By Gemma Curry – after William Shakespeare

The fairies in the forest are starting a fight – but which side are you on? Team Titania or Team Oberon?

Hoglets Theatre presents an interactive, fun and larger-than-life production, based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Expect wild characters, raucous singalong songs, puppets, stunts, and some frankly ridiculous disco dancing! 

Get yourselves down to the forest – it’s all kicking off!

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S MISCHIEF is a play designed especially for young children (with recommended ages being 5-11 years old – but everyone is welcome). And whilst we love the bard, no previous experience of Shakespeare is required!

Three women dressed in colorful costumes performing on stage with a backdrop of flowers and a large umbrella prop.
Two women in colorful fantasy costumes with wings and crown, one kneeling and the other standing, on stage holding hands, with a sign reading "Titânia" and a puppet donkey, during a theatrical performance.
A young woman dressed as a fairy sleeping with her head resting on a small table on stage, with a puppet donkey in front of her, and a sign reading 'TITANIA' in the background. The stage is dark with focused lighting.
Three women on stage dressed as colorful fairies with wings, wearing pastel and bright skirts, performing in a play or dance. They are smiling and standing in front of a black background with stage props.
A woman in a colorful costume standing on stage with a surprised expression, holding a tambourine, next to a sign that says "OBÉRON" and a decorative tree with lights.
Three women in colorful skirts and fairy costumes performing a play on stage with a decorated backdrop and a sign that says 'TITANIA'.
Stage play scene with three actresses in fairy princess costumes, one standing in green tutu and two sitting in blond wigs and fairy wings, with a sign in the background reading "TITANIA, Hermia, Lysander" and a black curtain.
Two actors dressed as fairies performing on stage, one lying on the floor with a purple crown and orange skirt, the other standing with a green skirt, crown, and fairy wings, with a sign reading "TITANIA Hermia Lysander" in the background.
A woman dressed as a fairy standing on stage with a green tulle skirt, holding a microphone, with a sign that reads 'Oberon Helena Demetrius' and a decorated background with flowers and foliage.
A woman in a colorful costume standing on stage, smiling with a forest-themed backdrop with flowers.
Two women in colorful costumes with wings, and a puppet with donkey ears standing on a small platform, on stage during a theatrical performance.
Three women performing on stage dressed in colorful skirts and white tops, with a backdrop of flowers and trees, during a theatrical production.
A person dressed in a blue raincoat with a hood, partially hidden behind a small artificial tree with green leaves, standing against a black background.
Two women dressed as fairies with colorful skirts and crowns are performing a puppet show on stage. One woman is holding a puppet donkey character, while the other is pointing at it. There is a sign that reads 'TITANIA' and a small ladder on stage.
Three women performing a theatrical play on stage, dressed in colorful costumes with robes, in front of a black backdrop, with stage props including baskets, a stool, and a small table.
A woman dressed in a costume holds a painted face mask and appears emotional, standing against a dark background.
A puppet character with large donkey ears, wearing a red bowtie and a beige shirt, is sitting on a small green stool with a puppet stage background. The puppet's clothes include dark pants and white shoes, and it has a painted smiling face.
Four women in colorful raincoats performing on stage with humorous expressions, surrounded by stage props including a wicker basket, a stool with a hat, and a large umbrella.
Three women dressed as fairies with colorful skirts and wings perform on stage in a theatrical play. They are standing in front of a decorated backdrop with flowers and a sign that reads 'TITANIA'.
A woman dressed in a costume with wings and makeup appears distressed while holding a puppet of a donkey in a theatrical stage setting with forest backdrop.
Three women performing on stage, wearing colorful dresses and capes, with props and set pieces including a picnic basket, chairs, and a large object resembling a ball or rock.
A performer on stage dressed in a colorful costume, wearing a red hat, purple skirt, and white top with wings, expressing a dramatic or expressive moment.
Three women performing on a stage in colorful costumes, with a flower garden set and a black backdrop.
Person dressed as a fairy on stage with hands on hips, wearing a purple crown, white top, orange tulle skirt, angel wings, black leggings, and white sneakers.

Upcoming shows

  • 20th July 2025 - North Yorkshire Railways, Pickering - Tickets available soon!

Aimed at primary and pre-school aged children

Running time approx 45 minutes. 

Performed by Gemma Curry, Becky Lennon, Claire Morley

Written by Gemma Curry

Lyrics by Andy Curry and Lara Pattison

Costume by Julia Smith

Set Design by Andy Curry

Choreography by Charlotte Wood

Special thanks to: York Theatre Royal, our original fairies: Lara Pattison and Rachel Watkinson, Mike Oakes, Frances Postlethwaite and all at EXPLORE Libraries, Jamie McKellar at RedShirtFilms, Russell Dean at Strangeface Theatre, John Saunders Photography

Booking a performance

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S MISCHIEF performances can be booked for your school, group, venue or festival. 

We can also twin a performance with a specially designed interactive workshop.

For information on pricing or any other aspect please get in touch >