Cast
Oberon – Daniel Moody
Tytania – Magali Simard-Galdès
Puck – Kunji Ikeda
Lysander – Spencer Britten
Demetrius – Clarence Frazer
Hermia – Hillary Tufford
Helena – Jonelle Sills
Theseus – Neil Craighead
Hippolyta – Stephanie Tritchew
Bottom – Peter McGillivray
Quince – Luka Kawabata
Flute – Asitha Tennekoon
Snug – Peter Monaghan
Snout- Ian Cleary
Starveling – Jason Cook
Production
Conductor – Jacques Lacombe
Director – Aria Umezawa
About
Come enjoy an evening of magic filled with the ethereal beauty of Britten’s atmospheric score and Shakespeare’s fantastical story. Based on the famous play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows a myriad of hilarious characters in a whimsical whirlwind of magic potions, love triangles and mistaken identities. Vancouver audiences will be thrilled to welcome back Jacques Lacombe as conductor in this company premiere.
Reviews
Peter McGillivray was at his scene-stealing best as Bottom
David Gordon Duke, Vancouver Sun
On the comedic end, Peter McGillivray, who brought the house down last year in VO’s HMS Pinafore, continues his scene-stealing antics with Bottom—the one the fairies turn into a literal ass.
Janet Smith, Stir Arts and Culture
There is a standout performance from baritone Peter McGillivray who is appropriately outrageous as Nick Bottom. His physical comedy is perfectly timed and executed. The early second act totally belongs to Bottom, with some help from Puck who turns him into an ass.
John Jane, Review Vancouver
McGillivray as Bottom deserves some extra applause for his braggadocio and showmanship.
James Karas, Reviews and Views
