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A performer dressed as Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream, shirtless and standing in front of a purple celestial sky with a large moon as he makes the 'shh' gesture.
18 Dec – 23 Jan

A Midsummer Night's Dream Under The Stars

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy

There is magic afoot in the Gardens this summer as Glenn Elston’s famous and much adored flagship production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages.

Filled with feuding fairies, eloping lovers and an amateur troupe of actors; this jewel in the Shakespeare comedy crown promises to leave you reeling with laughter as mischief, mayhem and meddling take hold of this enchanted forest.

See the Royal Botanic Gardens sparkle and glow as this beguiling and hilarious play is brought to life in a magical dream-like woodland under the stars. So pack a picnic, pop the cork and experience the most spectacular evening summer has to offer.

Make magical memories under the stars this summer. Kids go free, making this the perfect family outing these summer holidays.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 18 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 19 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Mon 21 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Tue 22 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Wed 23 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Mon 28 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Tue 29 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Wed 30 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 2 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sun 3 Jan
  • 6.30pm - 9pm 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tue 5 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Wed 6 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Thu 7 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Fri 8 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 9 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sun 10 Jan
  • 6.30pm - 9pm 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tue 12 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Wed 13 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Thu 14 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Fri 15 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 16 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sun 17 Jan
  • 6.30pm - 9pm 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tue 19 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Wed 20 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Thu 21 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Fri 22 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 23 Jan
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Location

Southern Cross Lawn
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $55.50
Senior $49.95
Student / concession $49.95
Children free

Free for children under 18

Book online for A Midsummer Night's Dream Under The Stars

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8676 7511
  • email address: boxoffice@shakespeareaustralia.com.au
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  • Companion card accepted
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Christmas things to do

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An illustration from the book The Very Cranky Bear, showing a black bear with hands on hips  looking cranky against a blue background.
13 – 16 Jan

The Very Cranky Bear

A grumpy bear, four unlikely friends and one brilliant sheep.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
The cast of The Wind in the Willows dressed as characters from the book and posed on a carriage; an outdoor family theatre production staged annually at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
18 Dec – 24 Jan

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows celebrates its 40th Anniversary in the Botanic Gardens!

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
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Three acrobats in matching orange and yellow striped vintage swimsuits pose against a blue and white striped backdrop, holding swimming paraphernalia.
21 – 22 Dec

Splash Test Dummies

The circus comes to town with a new watery adventure to delight families this holiday season.

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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