A Midsummer Night's Dream
Presented in association with the Artscape and National Arts Festival, Grahamstown
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Direction & Set Design: Fred Abrahamse
Costume Design: Marcel Meyer
Lighting Design: Faheem Bardien
Laser Design: Ian Powell
Soundscape: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Puppet design and construction: Fred Abrahamse & Marcel Meyer
Photography: Fiona MacPherson, Pat Bromilow-Downing & Bronwyn Lloyd
2012 Cast: Marcel Meyer, Chi Mhende, Nicholas Andrews, Sizwe Msutu, Zondwa Njokweni, James MacGregor, Anelisa Phewa, Hannah Borthwick, David Dennis, Luthando Mthi, Mdu Kweyama, Wiseman Sithole, Sipho Vara, Malafane Moshuli
2013 Cast: Terence Bridgett, Marcel Meyer, Kim Cloete, Sven Ruygrok, Sizwe Msutu, Sondwa Njokweni, James MacGregor, Nicholas Campbell, Hannah Borthwick, Luthando Mthi, Mdu Kweyama, Wiseman Sitole, Sipho Vara, Malefane Moshuli
Venues: Artscape Theatre [April 2012] National Arts Festival, Grahamstown [July 2012] Maynardville Open-Air Theatre [2013]
About: Shakespeare best-loved comedy gets an African make-over. Set on an African game-lodge this ever-green comedy sees Bottom transformed into a Zebra rather than a donkey.
What the Press said:
“This production tears Shakespeare off the pages and into a riotous romp for all to enjoy… Innovative set design, sumptuously designed costumes and a highly accomplished cast ensure both dreamers and their dreams outlast a midsummer night” THE CAPE TIMES
“One of the Bard’s most famous comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is meant to keep the audience in stiches. Under the guidance of director Fred Abrahamse, the talented cast delivered performances that were almost laugh-a-minute.” CAPE ARGUS
“Shakespeare’s Dream comes alive with a unique and playful African flavour…Under the keen eye of award-winning director Fred Abrahamse and designer Marcel Meyer, the set is hugely enhanced by dazzling lights, breathtakingly whimsical costumes and fantastic make-up – all of which makes this production truly shine.” WHATS ON IN CAPE TOWN
FLEUR DU CAP THEATRE AWARDS 2012:
Best Supporting Actor – David Dennis as Nick Bottom [nomination]
Best Lighting Design – Faheem Bardien [nomination]
Best Original Score – Charl-Johan Lingenfelder [nomination]
Outstanding Lighting Design – Patrick Huber [nomination]
FLEUR DU CAP THEATRE AWAYDS 2013:
Best Supporting Actor – Terence Bridgett as Nick Bottom [nomination]
Best Supporting Actress – Hannah Borthwick as Helena [nomination]
Best Puppetry Design – Fred Abrahamse & Marcel Meyer [nomination]
