About the show
This Young Peckham Production adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream reimagines Shakespeare through an unapologetically Black British lens, set against the backdrop of London during Notting Hill Carnival season.
Creating accessible classic theatre that trades collective fatigue for joy, romance, and whimsy, Black characters have the space to be soft, goofy, and desirable. Blending original verse with MLE, modern twang, and familiar culture, we reclaim Shakespeare for the everyday person.
Join us for this Young, Gifted & Black season in celebrating Black excellence through joy, cultural authenticity, and empowering young Black creatives to own classical stories on their own terms.
Age Guidance: 12+
Running Time: 80 mins
Please Note: Strobe lighting and haze may be used in this performance. Photography/filming will take place during this performance.
Creatives:
Producer – Aidan Brown
Directors – Joe Harrington and Nathaniel Ekundayo
Writer – Takunda Muzondiwa and William Shakespeare
Cast:
Taylor Graham-Jones
Malachi Kamau
Seny Mane
Syam Stewart
Jumoké Sowole
Frankie Cary
Megan Eliza
Marcel Williams
Priscilla Oshinbosi
Elani Baldry
This performance takes place in the 2026 season of Young, Gifted & Black, and the 40th Anniversary year of Theatre Peckham. Click here to see the full programme for Young, Gifted & Black.
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