A Midsummer Night's Dream (1970)

Intro

A 69 Theatre Co. production of Shakespeare's play, performed at the University Theatre, Manchester (opened 3 September 1970).

Cast

Brian Cox ... Theseus / Oberon

Susan Carpenter ... Hippolyta / Titania

Delia Lindsay ... Helena

Zoë Wanamaker ... Hermia

Malcolm Rennie ... Bottom

John Cording ... Puck

Crew

Director: Braham Murray
Designer: Johanna Bryant

Notes

In 1970, after completing her studies at the Central School of Speech & Drama, Zoë decided to hone her acting skills by appearing in regional theatre. She joined Manchester's 69 Theatre Company and made her professional stage debut in the Shakespearean comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The production's set resembled a shady glen, beneath masses of foliage. Both Zoe (as Hermia) and Delia Lindsay (Helena) wore white dresses in the style of Ancient Greek gowns; other cast members performed in more modern dress, including sparkly costumes for the fairies.

A Midsummer Night's Dream was presented alongside another 69 Theatre Company production, Creditors, in which Zoe also appeared.

Press coverage

'[A] most beautiful production' - The Stage

Merchandise

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare