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# A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare's Globe [DVD] [2014]

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‘The course of true love never did run smooth,’ remarks Lysander near the start of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the veracity of his statement soon becomes apparent in what is one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, where magic and mischief unite against the backdrop of a turbulent fairy kingdom as well as six rude mechanicals attempting to stage their own play. Starring Olivier Award winner Michelle Terry as Titania/Hippolyta (described by The Guardian as ‘magnificently imperious’) and an irresistibly funny Pearce Quigley as Bottom, this touching new production by the Globe's Artistic Director Dominic Dromgoole features ‘consistently inventive’ staging that ‘beautifully captures both the humour and the disconcerting strangeness of the play’ (The Daily Telegraph). Filmed in High Definition and true surround sound. "Michelle Terry's Hippolyta/Titania is magnificently imperious ... and Pearce Quigley brings a caustic Lancastrian lugubriousness to Bottom, departing in a memorable hissy fit during rehearsals, suitcase in hand." (The Guardian ★★★) "Dominic Dromgoole's lively affectionate and consistently inventive staging beautifully captures both the humour and the disconcerting strangeness of the play. Matthew Tennyson proves a fascinatingly ethereal Puck ... Pearce Quigley's wonderfully enjoyable Bottom isn’t just the usual vainglorious bumpkin. He suggests a vein of northern melancholy too, and he is also extremely touchy. ... the greatest pleasure of this production is the rude mechanicals. They make their initial entrance performing a delightfully nifty clog dance and you really feel these are working men who know each other intimately. This a joyously inventive and touching production of The Dream, a work that seems particularly close to Shakespeare's heart." (The Daily Telegraph ★★★★) "Matthew Tennyson's Puck is beguilingly fey, while Luke Thompson, as a Lysander beaming with childlike over-enthusiasm, makes a professional debut of some note in this warm, comic production. ... a warm, comic vision ideally pitched to this performance space. [Dominic Dromgoole's] production bursts with crowd-pleasing gestures ..." (The Evening Standard ★★★★) Cast John Light (Oberon / Theseus) Pearce Quigley (Bottom) Michelle Terry (Titania / Hippolyta) Luke Thompson (Lysander) Matthew Tennyson (Puck / Philostrate) Tom Lawrence (Snout) Olivia Ross (Hermia) Sarah MacRae (Helena) Stage Director: Dominic Dromgoole Designer: Jonathan Fensom Choreographer: Sian Williams Catalogue Number: OA1136D Date of Performance: 2013 Running Time: 172 minutes Sound: Dolby stereo / Dolby Surround Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Subtitles: EN/DE/FR Label: Opus Arte

Review: Excellent Globe on Screen - This production may not be everyone's cup of tea but I love the Globe on Screen editions in front of a live audience, in view on screen, which creates, for me at least, something of the atmosphere of live theatre. I also like the fact that the players wear what I take to be costumes contemporary to Shakespeare's time. I don't actively dislike Shakespeare in modern dress, I can watch it, but I much prefer the Globe's approach. There is also a distinct bawdiness to this production (and other Globe on Screen productions I have viewed) which I enjoy and which I presume is intended to reflect the drama and theatre of Shakespeare's day. The consequence I think is that the production does not strive to show how Shakespeare is relevant to today's "issues" but lets the viewer enjoy the play as it might originally have been performed. On a purely practical level, the only problem I had was that I had to view it in 4:3 aspect rather than the recommended 16:9 anamorphic in order to see all of the English subtitles which I for one find very helpful when watching Shakespeare: 16:9 cut off the bottom line of the subtitles. However, this did not spoil my enjoyment at all and I expect the problem may well be with my TV's aspect ratios rather than the DVD. As can be seen it did not make me deduct any stars from the rating. But it may be worth noting.
Review: I know a grove where the wild thyme blows... - Literally the only Shakespeare play I have ever actually enjoyed. John Light is amazing as Oberon, powerful while still believable in his joy over his plans working and the chemistry between Oberon and Puck (the amazing Matthew Tennyson) is perfect. The casting for all of the women is amazing, especially Hippolyta/Titania and Hermia, they show just the right amount of wonder and disdain at events to be perfectly believable. And let's not forget Lysander and Demitrius who were both wonderful in equal measure. A special mention to Helena who's actress actually made me enjoy her performance for once and to all of the fae who were frightening and ethereal at the same time. Absolutely wonderful!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Dominic Dromgoole, Fergal McElherron, Huss Garbiya, John Light, Joshua Silver, Luke Thompson, Michelle Terry, Olivia Ross, Pearce Quigley, Sarah MacRae Contributor Dominic Dromgoole, Fergal McElherron, Huss Garbiya, John Light, Joshua Silver, Luke Thompson, Michelle Terry, Olivia Ross, Pearce Quigley, Sarah MacRae See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 121 Reviews |
| Format | Dolby, HiFi Sound, PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen |
| Genre | Classical |
| Initial release date | 2014-09-01T00:00:01Z |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | DUCALE SNC DI MARCO MATALON E C. |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 52 minutes |
| UPC | 809478011361 |

## Product Details

- **Format:** Dolby, HiFi Sound, PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen
- **Genre:** Classical
- **Initial release date:** 2014-09-01T00:00:01Z
- **Language:** English

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Globe on Screen
*by S***R on 2 January 2016*

This production may not be everyone's cup of tea but I love the Globe on Screen editions in front of a live audience, in view on screen, which creates, for me at least, something of the atmosphere of live theatre. I also like the fact that the players wear what I take to be costumes contemporary to Shakespeare's time. I don't actively dislike Shakespeare in modern dress, I can watch it, but I much prefer the Globe's approach. There is also a distinct bawdiness to this production (and other Globe on Screen productions I have viewed) which I enjoy and which I presume is intended to reflect the drama and theatre of Shakespeare's day. The consequence I think is that the production does not strive to show how Shakespeare is relevant to today's "issues" but lets the viewer enjoy the play as it might originally have been performed. On a purely practical level, the only problem I had was that I had to view it in 4:3 aspect rather than the recommended 16:9 anamorphic in order to see all of the English subtitles which I for one find very helpful when watching Shakespeare: 16:9 cut off the bottom line of the subtitles. However, this did not spoil my enjoyment at all and I expect the problem may well be with my TV's aspect ratios rather than the DVD. As can be seen it did not make me deduct any stars from the rating. But it may be worth noting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I know a grove where the wild thyme blows...
*by S***N on 8 March 2015*

Literally the only Shakespeare play I have ever actually enjoyed. John Light is amazing as Oberon, powerful while still believable in his joy over his plans working and the chemistry between Oberon and Puck (the amazing Matthew Tennyson) is perfect. The casting for all of the women is amazing, especially Hippolyta/Titania and Hermia, they show just the right amount of wonder and disdain at events to be perfectly believable. And let's not forget Lysander and Demitrius who were both wonderful in equal measure. A special mention to Helena who's actress actually made me enjoy her performance for once and to all of the fae who were frightening and ethereal at the same time. Absolutely wonderful!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ By far and away the best Shakespeare I have ever seen
*by E***N on 2 September 2014*

DVD issued yesterday, I watched it last night, spellbound. By far and away the best Shakespeare I have ever seen. Cannot single out any actor, all excel. Directed by Dominic Dromgoole, from whom I have leaned to expect great things; this Dream exceeds expectation. It's incredibly funny, most notably in every appearance of the clog dancing Mechanicals, but I found new meaning in the young lovers, even in Theseus and Hyppolita. How I wish I were able to get to the Globe to see their productions live. Failing that their DVDs bring me great joy, none more so than this.

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