Malahide Castle and Gardens was transformed into an Athenian Shakespearean dream on Tuesday night, as outdoor theatre entertained hundreds against the most picturesque backdrop.
Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream enchanted families, couples and friends, as they picnicked on the West Lawn, with the majestic 12th Century castle in the background. There could not have been a more perfect evening for an outdoor play as the evening sun set and Malahide Castle became a natural home for this romantic tale for one night only.
William Shakespeare’s beloved play dates back to the 1590s and it’s incredible to think that to this day, the theatrical prowess played out on stage still resulted in moments of awe and laughter. It is true, however, that such was the genius of Shakespeare, that audiences today can still relate to his timeless themes and perhaps to none more so than on the theme of love and loss.
