Students are invited to an interactive pre-show session that explores how this magical Royal Shakespeare Company production is being brought to life on the Barbican stage.
Perfect for students who are studying Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at any level, or who want to learn a little more about the process of making theatre, attendees will have the chance to hear more from the company and creative teams working on the production.
This event runs alongside performances of the Royal Shakespeare Company's A Midsummer Night's Dream in the theatre.
This event takes place on Thu 16 Jan 2025 between 10.30am and 11.30am.
Running time: approximately 1 hour
Production photo by Pamela Raith © RSC
Ticket prices
£5 per ticket. Get one free Teacher ticket for every 10 students.
To make a group booking for you and your students, please contact us on the email address or phone number below.
020 7870 2500
Barbican Theatre
Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in the rear of the Stalls (four) and row B of the upper circle (four), both with companion seats. Row B is reached via a platform lift, and staff will be happy to help you. Seats in the back row of the Stalls are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the theatre – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Sign language
For our occasional BSL-signed performances. Stalls seats close to the signer are reserved for people with hearing impairments. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Captioned performances
These display the full text of the play on a screen as the actors speak the words. Seats with the best view of the screen are reserved for people with hearing impairments, so please book early and ask for these seats.
Audio-described performances and amplified sound
Headsets are available from the sales kiosk outside the Stalls Right entrance to the theatre
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
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