Peter Quince Presents: A Midsummer Mechanical's Dream

Celebrating the most comical characters Shakespeare ever invented, follow “The Mechanicals,” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream on a whirlwind adventure where "pantaloons meet Monty Python slapstick," in "Peter Quince Presents: A Midsummer Mechanical’s Dream."
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It's a romp, that’s bound to have you in stitches as Shakespeare's artisans of laughter - Peter Quince, Snug, Nick Bottom, Francis Flute, Tom Snout and Robin Starveling lead you through a slick and silly series of blunders and nonsense. Vying to perform at the Duke's wedding, they look to a bloke called Bill’s collected works for inspiration. These fools will have you rolling in the grass with laughter as you watch them workshop some of the Bard's most famous material.
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If you loved our 2021 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this is the perfect show for you this summer! It’s Shakespeare unshackled, unplugged and loads of fun for the thespian or tradie in all of us!


LOCATION:
The Royal Botanic Garden Melbourne - Southern Cross Lawn | 100 Birdwood Avenue - Entry Via Observatory Gate

ARRIVAL:
Box Office will be open 2-Hours prior to the event start time. All guests will be required to check-in on entry and show their valid proof of vaccination or exemption.

We recommend you arrive as soon as possible to allow time to be seated. The performance space is general admission and bookings will be seated on site in a first in best dressed manner.


SEATING:
This event is a picnic style event. All tickets are general admission seating on the lawn. You are encouraged to bring picnic rugs or camping chairs for your comfort.


WHAT TO BRING:
It is not essential to bring anything with you, but there are a few things that may make your visit more pleasant...

- A raincoat in case of inclement weather. (Umbrellas cannot be used during the performance)
- Something cosy for when the sun sets. Summer evenings in the Gardens can be cool.
- A picnic blanket to sit on. We advise using one with a waterproof base in case of damp ground.
- A portable camping chair if you prefer. Chairs over 15cm in height will be positioned to the back of the seating area so the view of other guests is not obstructed.
- A picnic with any food and snacks you'd like to eat.


WET WEATHER POLICY:
In the event of inclement weather, a performance will usually go ahead but may be cancelled if it is deemed unsafe for both performers and guests. In instances of light to moderate rain the show will go on.
If a performance is to be cancelled, patrons will be notified via a text message and an email. Earliest notification of a cancelled performance will be on the day of the scheduled performance.


COVID-19:
All attendees aged 18+ will be required to show proof of vaccination to participate as an audience member at the Gardens this summer. Exemptions from vaccination will only apply to those with proof of a valid reason as determined by public health orders.

Please stay home if you or your child/family member: Has a fever or other mild flu like symptoms including a sore throat or cough, has been instructed to isolate, has been to an exposure site or hotspot, has been notified that of attendance to an exposure site or hotspot, are waiting on Covid-19 test results, has been exposed to someone with the virus or someone suspected of having the virus, has recently returned from overseas or interstate travel, has been exposed to someone who has recently returned from overseas or interstate travel.

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