Midsummer Magic

Join us for a special edition of Saturday Kids Club- creative workshops followed by a kid-friendly production of Midsummer Night's Dream

Families are invited to tumble headfirst into a world of fairy magic, theatrical chaos, and larger-than-life laughter in Midsummer Magic, a vibrant children’s adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Specially reimagined for young audiences, the production shines a spotlight on the wonderfully chaotic Mechanicals—a group of enthusiastic amateur actors determined to put on the greatest play ever staged—while deep in the enchanted forest, mischievous fairies led by magical tricksters conjure confusion, wonder, and unexpected friendships. Packed with playful storytelling, physical comedy, and moments of joyful audience delight, this retelling introduces children to Shakespeare through imagination, humour, and heart.

At its centre, this production celebrates the magic of creativity and the courage it takes to perform, no matter how silly things get along the way. As the Mechanicals stumble through rehearsals and the fairies weave spells that don’t always go to plan, young audiences are drawn into a whimsical adventure full of music, laughter, and theatrical surprises.

Ahead of the performance, children and families are warmly invited to take part in a hands-on creative workshop at Art in the Docks studio, where imaginations can run wild through themed arts and crafts inspired by the show. Participants will have the exciting opportunity to make fairy-inspired creations, playful theatrical crafts, and may even help create props and set pieces that will appear in the production itself—offering a unique chance to become part of the magic on stage. Celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the joy of making theatre together, the workshop and performance promise a memorable experience for children and families alike.