«He could mingle sublimity with pathos, bitterness with joy and peace and love». Aldous Huxley

In one of Shakespeare's most timeless comedies, a young woman, Hermia, escapes ancient Athens with her lover, only to be pursued by her suitor and her best friend. Unwittingly, all four find themselves in an enchanted forest, where fairies and sprites meddle in human affairs, distributing magical love potions and casting mischievous spells. Slapstick collides with courtly romance and confusion resolves into harmony as love is transformed, misled, and ultimately restored.

Used and recommended by the National Theatre

General Editor: Stanley Wells

Editor: Stanley Wells

Introduction: Helen Hackett

Pages: 224, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm