This beguiling comedy of enchantment and transformation is brought to life within a dream-like woodland filled with feuding fairies, eloping lovers and a hapless troupe of actors.
There’s magic in the air alongside wild thyme, oxlips, nodding violets, luscious woodbine, sweet musk roses and eglantine. It’s an alfresco romp peppered with contemporary references. Into the mix add a spellbinding potion and a mischievous sprite for a summer night of mayhem like no other.
Tuesday – Sunday: 7:30pm
Running time: 2 Hour 30 Minutes including a
20-minute intermission
Suddenly can't attend? CLICK HERE to exchange your tickets.
Guests are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the show start time, to allow enough time to process tickets and walk from the gate to the performance site.
Worried about the weather?
CLICK HERE for information in our F.A.Qs
Patrons affected by a cancelled performance are invited to exchange their tickets for an alternative performance date/time or receive a full refund via their booking agent.
Entry via Victoria Gate (TW9 3JR) is advised
All other gates will be closed from 7pm
By Tube:
Kew Gardens station (500m to Victoria Gate)
By Train:
Kew Bridge station (800m to Elizabeth Gate)
By Bus:
Route 65 stops at Victoria Gate
By Bike:
Racks are available at all gates
By Car:
Parking will not be available at Kew Gardens Brentford Gate Car Park. You may use on street parking in Richmond town.
Free Accessible Parking: Blue Badge Holder's street parking available on Lichfield Road, Leyborne Park, Burlington Avenue. Spaces are limited.
CLICK HERE for more information on accessible parking.
Sunday & Tuesday
Adult / Kew Member: £31.50 | £28.00
Concession / Kew Member: £25.75 | £23.00
Child (5-15) / Kew Member: £17.00 | £15.00
Wednesday & Thursday
Adult / Kew Member: £39.50 | £35.50
Concession / Kew Member: £35.00 | £21.50
Child (5-15) / Kew Member: £17.00 | £15.00
Friday & Saturday
Adult / Kew Member: £47.00 | £42.00
Concession / Kew Member: £43.50 | £39.00
Child (5-15) / Kew Member: £17.00 | £15.00
Children aged 4 and under - FREE
Children aged 5 and over must have a ticket.
Essential Companion of ticket-holder's with accessibility needs are admitted FREE. Please select an additional Essential Companion ticket when making your ticket selection. Proof of disability and Carers Card ID will be required upon entry.
Concession tickets are for visitors with a disability, senior citizens (65+) and visitors with pension benefits. This includes jobseekers receiving benefits, high school and tertiary students. ID will need to be shown on entry.
Please purchase all tickets in advance as there is limited capacity to each performance. Please note that there is no box office at Kew gardens so it is crucial that you book in advance. If you arrive and require additional tickets, this can be done online via your telephone or tablet device. If you require assistance Theatre On Kew Staff will be at Victoria Gate and the performance site 90 minutes prior to the performance start time to assist you with ticketing and direction enquiries.
Entrance to the performance location and access to the box office opens 1.5 hours prior to the performance start time.
Please note, this performance takes place at Theatre Lawn, Behind the Palm House, which is a 5 minute walk from Victoria Gate. Guests are asked to at least arrive 30 minutes prior to the show start time, to allow enough time to process tickets and walk from the gate to the performance site. We recommend using the rest rooms on the way to the playing space or prior to the show starting as there is a little bit of a walk.
The performance takes place in one location in a picnic theatre format.
If you are a Kew Member, please click here for discounted tickets. You will be prompted to enter your Kew Membership number before proceeding with the booking.
Each ticket to this performance includes admission to the Garden's pre-show. Please note the Gardens will not be open for visitation after the show.
Please arrive at Kew Gardens through the Victoria Gate entrance only. TheatreOnKew staff will then direct you to the performance site Theatre Lawn, Behind the Palm House.
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Use the restrooms prior to the show as the bathrooms a few minutes walk from the playing space.
Wherever possible, please use public transport to the Gardens. For transport information, please see our FAQ.
Please note: all other entrance gates to Kew Garden's will close at 7pm.
All of our performances are accessible. CLICK HERE for more information on accessibility.
We follow the Kew Garden's admission criteria for those eligible for concession tickets.
Concession tickets are for visitors with a disability, senior citizens 65+ and visitors with pension benefits. This also includes jobseekers receiving benefits, high school and tertiary students. ID will need to be shown on entry.
Yes, entry to the Gardens is included in the ticket. Please show your theatre ticket to the gate staff when arriving at the Gardens entrance gates.
If you are attending A Midsummer Night's Dream, you may enjoy the Gardens prior to the show.
It is not essential to bring anything with you, but there are a few things that may make your visit more pleasant...
Chairs are not supplied either by the Production Company or Venue; however you are welcome to bring your own picnic chairs.
We recommend bringing a low-rise camping chair, no more than approximately 15cm elevated from the ground. However, if you wish to bring a standard height chair, we ask you sit towards the back or side so you do not obstruct the view of other patron’s. Staff on site will be able to assist you.
If it's safe to do so, the show will go on! We hope that if it has been raining, you will still join us for some fun.
It it's a little muddy, we suggest bringing portable chair or blanket to sit on - one with a waterproof lining is ideal.
Guests are also encouraged to wear comfortable all weather clothing and shoes.
