We’re a long way from midsummer but the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis is screening the most recent community play A Midsummer Lyme’s Dream in January.
Described by Fanny Charles as ‘an evening of laughter and nostalgia, a true celebration of what makes Lyme Regis special (and why Shakespeare is truly for all time!)’, the play is billed as an irreverent, modern-day blast through Shakespeare’s most enchanting comedy—interwoven with nuggets of Lyme’s history. The magical charm of both the play and the town were knitted together to produce an unmissable community event in the summer of 2024.
Following on from previous award-winning community productions ‘Monmouth: A West Country Rebellion’, ‘Are you Going to the Marine?’ and ‘Lyme and the Sea’ Lyme Regis born-and-bred screenwriter and Marine patron, Andrew Rattenbury adapted Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream to celebrate the fantastic community around Lyme Regis and the packed audiences loved it.
For the community, and starring the community, the play was directed by Tessa Morton and Nicca Kathrens who ran weekly rehearsals to bring the show to life with musical director Chris Gill, alongside many organisers, singers, musicians and more.
For those who watched the show it’s an opportunity to relive the fun and for those that didn’t make, it’s an chance to enjoy a slice of Lyme Regis, unlike any you’ve seen before.
With winter and the post Christmas lull just around the corner, a trip along this particular memory lane might just be the ticket.
A Midsummer Lyme’s Dream screening is at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on January 17th. Tickets available from https://www.marinetheatre.com.truly for all time!)
