Shakespeare’s most imaginative and merry play is set in an enchanted wood amidst fairies and sprites. In this unique audiobook adaptation, listeners will be transported to the chaos that ensues when Oberon, King of the Fairies, uses his magic on four runaway lovers outside Athens. With a cast featuring Amanda Root as Hermia, David Harewood as Oberon, and Roy Hudd as Bottom, the story unfolds as Hermia defies her father’s wishes to marry Demetrius and elopes with Lysander into the woods. Meanwhile, the bumbling Athenian workmen prepare a comedy for the Duke’s wedding, only to have their rehearsal disrupted by the mischievous Puck.

In this production, listeners can immerse themselves in the comedic entanglements created by magical love potions and mistaken identities, alongside standout performances from Saskia Wickham as Helena and Rupert Penry-Jones as Lysander. Enjoy the magic as Oberon and Titania navigate their own turbulent relationship in a forest filled with whimsy and folly. With a masterful direction by Clive Brill and music by Dominique Le Gendre, this audiobook captures the lively spirit of Shakespeare’s work, making it an enjoyable experience for both new listeners and seasoned fans alike.