Seymour Centre and Sport for Jove present
Enter the forest. Nothing makes sense. Everything feels true.
A joyful, fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare’s most magical comedy.
Perfect for students in Years 7 – 12, this brand-new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is designed to support English and Drama. It brings Shakespeare’s language and themes to life in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and unforgettable.
Love misbehaves. Reality bends. The woods come alive. Fairies meddle. And suddenly, you’re not quite sure who or what you’re in love with! Sport for Jove’s production is a playful and immersive experience that invites audiences into Shakespeare’s world of chaos, transformation, and wonder.
Full of heart, humour, and theatrical magic, this production is the perfect first encounter with the text, or a fresh adventure for those already enchanted.
Image credit: Dowling and Dowling Designs
Teacher Survey Respondent
Writer William Shakespeare
Producer Damien Ryan & George Banders
Producer Chris Tomkinson & Isabella Milkovitsch
Set Designer Damien Ryan
Costume Designer Bernadette Ryan
Tickets
$33 per student. One teacher free per 10 students; $33 for each additional teacher.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by 8 April 2026.
From 6 May 2026, if you are a teacher trying to make a school booking for this event, please contact our Box Office staff directly via phone 02 7255 1561 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 7 – 12
Stage 4 English and Drama
Stage 5 English and Drama
Stage 6 Preliminary English and Drama
Stage 6 HSC English Standard, Module B: Close Study of Literature
Post-show Q&As
Join director, Damien Ryan, for a 10-minute Q&A following each daytime performance.
Resources
Education Resources will be distributed following each performance via email. If your school group has not received the resources, please email education@seymour.sydney.edu.au.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2026 risk assessment information here.
Contact us
Please email education@seymour.sydney.edu.au with any questions.
Suitable for students in years 7 – 12
Stage 4 English and Drama
Stage 5 English and Drama
Stage 6 Preliminary English and Drama
Stage 6 HSC English Standard, Module B: Close Study of Literature
York Theatre
| Wed 20 May | 1pm |
|---|---|
| Thu 21 May | 10:30am |
| Fri 22 May | 10:30am |
| Sat 23 May | 7pm |
| Mon 25 May | 11:30am |
| Tue 26 May | 10:30am |
| Wed 27 May | 10am, 1:30pm |
| Thu 28 May | 10:30am |
| Fri 29 May | 9:30am, 1pm |
Approximately 110 minutes with no interval, including a 10-minute post-show Q&A for all daytime performances. No lockouts apply.
| School Student | $33 |
|---|---|
| School Teacher | $33 |
No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
One teacher free per 10 students; $33 for each additional teacher.
| General Public | $45 |
|---|
$7 transaction fee applies for general public bookings.
Subsidised tickets for all 2026 Sport for Jove Arts Education shows are available to low ICSEA and regional schools through Sport for Jove’s Universal Access Program.
To confirm your school’s eligibility and express interest in accessing subsidised tickets, please contact Sport for Jove directly at 02 8970 1921, or info@sportforjove.com.au.*
*Subsidised ticket eligibility is determined directly by Sport for Jove, and not Seymour Centre. We kindly ask that you please only contact Sport for Jove directly at the above contacts regarding subsidy eligibility, or with any questions that you may have, and not the Seymour Centre Box Office.
Recommended for ages 12+. Contains physical violence, haze smoke, loud or sudden sounds, strobe lighting and use of prop weapons.
Photography and filming strictly prohibited.
All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the theatre.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Suitable for students in years 7 – 12
Stage 4 English and Drama
Stage 5 English and Drama
Stage 6 Preliminary English and Drama
Stage 6 HSC English Standard, Module B: Close Study of Literature
York Theatre
| Wed 20 May | 1pm |
|---|---|
| Thu 21 May | 10:30am |
| Fri 22 May | 10:30am |
| Sat 23 May | 7pm |
| Mon 25 May | 11:30am |
| Tue 26 May | 10:30am |
| Wed 27 May | 10am, 1:30pm |
| Thu 28 May | 10:30am |
| Fri 29 May | 9:30am, 1pm |
Approximately 110 minutes with no interval, including a 10-minute post-show Q&A for all daytime performances. No lockouts apply.
| School Student | $33 |
|---|---|
| School Teacher | $33 |
No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
One teacher free per 10 students; $33 for each additional teacher.
| General Public | $45 |
|---|
$7 transaction fee applies for general public bookings.
Subsidised tickets for all 2026 Sport for Jove Arts Education shows are available to low ICSEA and regional schools through Sport for Jove’s Universal Access Program.
To confirm your school’s eligibility and express interest in accessing subsidised tickets, please contact Sport for Jove directly at 02 8970 1921, or info@sportforjove.com.au.*
*Subsidised ticket eligibility is determined directly by Sport for Jove, and not Seymour Centre. We kindly ask that you please only contact Sport for Jove directly at the above contacts regarding subsidy eligibility, or with any questions that you may have, and not the Seymour Centre Box Office.
Recommended for ages 12+. Contains physical violence, haze smoke, loud or sudden sounds, strobe lighting and use of prop weapons.
Photography and filming strictly prohibited.
All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the theatre.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Writer William Shakespeare
Producer Damien Ryan & George Banders
Producer Chris Tomkinson & Isabella Milkovitsch
Set Designer Damien Ryan
Costume Designer Bernadette Ryan
Tickets
$33 per student. One teacher free per 10 students; $33 for each additional teacher.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by 8 April 2026.
From 6 May 2026, if you are a teacher trying to make a school booking for this event, please contact our Box Office staff directly via phone 02 7255 1561 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 7 – 12
Stage 4 English and Drama
Stage 5 English and Drama
Stage 6 Preliminary English and Drama
Stage 6 HSC English Standard, Module B: Close Study of Literature
Post-show Q&As
Join director, Damien Ryan, for a 10-minute Q&A following each daytime performance.
Resources
Education Resources will be distributed following each performance via email. If your school group has not received the resources, please email education@seymour.sydney.edu.au.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2026 risk assessment information here.
Contact us
Please email education@seymour.sydney.edu.au with any questions.