A Midsummer Nights Dream by Breakaway Theatre - Chiswell Green United Reformed Church
Chiswell Green United Reformed Church - Watford Road, St Albans, AL2 3HG
Thursday 9th July 2026 - Saturday 11th July 2026
Breakaway's back with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream being performed at two outside venues in July.
We will be at Inn on the Park - St Albans on Thursday 2nd - Saturday 4th July, and then at The United Reformed Church on Watford Road, Chiswell Green on Thursday 9th - Saturday 11th July 2026. All performances start at 7.30 pm.
Set in the heart of the Victorian era, this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream explores a world where society expects women to be obedient, yet change is quietly stirring. As tradition clashes with independence, Shakespeare’s spirited heroines begin to challenge the roles imposed upon them, seeking love, freedom, and a voice of their own. Against a backdrop of strict social rules and enchanting woodland mischief, romance and rebellion intertwine. Magic, mistaken identities, and shifting loyalties blur the boundaries between duty and desire in this timeless tale of transformation, where women dare to imagine a different future.
There will be a 20 minute interval and it is anticipated the performance will end around 10.15 pm.
If coming to a performance at the United Reformed Church, please bring your own chairs, rugs and picnics. Seating will NOT be provided, unless we have to move the performance indoors in the event of bad weather.
Hot drinks will be available during the interval. However, you are welcome to bring your own alcohol and soft drinks, plus your own "glasses", which should be unbreakable.
Due to limited parking available onsite, only Blue Badge Holders will be admitted to the Car Park.
There is free parking on the surrounding roads, which is within a short walk to the Church.
As this is an outdoor production, the seating area may be wet and/or uneven depending on the weather conditions. Therefore, we cannot guarantee easy access for wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.
We will be at Inn on the Park - St Albans on Thursday 2nd - Saturday 4th July, and then at The United Reformed Church on Watford Road, Chiswell Green on Thursday 9th - Saturday 11th July 2026. All performances start at 7.30 pm.
Set in the heart of the Victorian era, this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream explores a world where society expects women to be obedient, yet change is quietly stirring. As tradition clashes with independence, Shakespeare’s spirited heroines begin to challenge the roles imposed upon them, seeking love, freedom, and a voice of their own. Against a backdrop of strict social rules and enchanting woodland mischief, romance and rebellion intertwine. Magic, mistaken identities, and shifting loyalties blur the boundaries between duty and desire in this timeless tale of transformation, where women dare to imagine a different future.
There will be a 20 minute interval and it is anticipated the performance will end around 10.15 pm.
If coming to a performance at the United Reformed Church, please bring your own chairs, rugs and picnics. Seating will NOT be provided, unless we have to move the performance indoors in the event of bad weather.
Hot drinks will be available during the interval. However, you are welcome to bring your own alcohol and soft drinks, plus your own "glasses", which should be unbreakable.
Due to limited parking available onsite, only Blue Badge Holders will be admitted to the Car Park.
There is free parking on the surrounding roads, which is within a short walk to the Church.
As this is an outdoor production, the seating area may be wet and/or uneven depending on the weather conditions. Therefore, we cannot guarantee easy access for wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.
