Theater Films The Royal Shakespeare Academy and Peter Hall Present – "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Peter Hall Starring: Ian Richardson (“From Hell”, “Dark City”, “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”) Judi Dench (“Golden Eye”, “Chocolat”, “A Room with a View”) Diana Rigg (“On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, The Worst Witch”, “The Avengers (TV”) David Warner (“Titanic”, “Star Trek IV”, “Time After Time”) Ian Holm (“Alien”, “Chariots of Fire”, “Lord of the Rings”) Helen Mirren (“Raising Helen”, “The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover”, “Excalibur”) “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is one of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies yet still resounds with the brilliance and charm of his later works. Directed by Peter Hall using The Royal Shakespeare Academy’s cast of actors, this 1968 version is one of the wittiest and wildest of all versions to be produced. Hermia (Helen Mirren) is in love with Lysander (David Warner) but are forbidden to marry. Together they set off into the enchanted wood to live together in happiness. Unknown to them, the couple is followed by Demetrius (Michael Jayston) who loves Hermia. Demetrius, in turn, is followed by Helena (Diana Rigg) for she is in love with him. Their collective adventures are further compounded by the inhabitants of the wood, the Faeries. Oberon (Ian Richardson) and Titania (Judi Dench), the King and Queen of the Faeries, helped by Oberon’s faithful servant Puck (Ian Holm), cast the lovers into turmoil through their magic and their own jealousies. With its cast of great performers, this film version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a hilarious and tremendous production of one of the Bard’s greatest works. A must have for all fans of Shakespeare. DVD $29.95 VHS $24.95 To Buy: Amazon.com TLA Video To Rent: Netflix To Digitaly Download: EZtakes DVD package VHS version