A Midsummer Night’s Dream
In the summer of 2026, the Helsby Players took the road and performed their play in a number of local venues, both inside and out.
Crew
Directed by Michael Mills and Derinda Watson
Prologue written by Michael Mills
Costumes Designed by AM Sillitoe and provided by cast
Chaperoned by Kim Smith, Claudia Cheetham, Martina Gaspar and Sally Chappell
Prompted by Pamela Marsden
Front of House – Kathryn Smith and Pamela Marsden
Choreography by Jan Stockton
Photography and programme designed by Lily Smith
Cast
The Royal Court of Athens
Theseus – Stephen Smith
Hippolyta – Jane Axford
Egeus – Derinda Watson
Philostrate – Marie-Louise Furlong
The Lovers
Helena – Neave Cheetham
Lysander – Ben Smith
Demetrius – Connah Watt
Hermia – Sophie Smith
Hie Rude Mechanicals
Nick Bottom – Caroline Salvi
Peter Quince – Heather Green
Francis Flute – Jake Beadle
Robin Starveling – Hattie Axford
Tom Snout – Siena Gaspar
Snug – Alice Malam
The Fairy Court
Oberon – Pete Watt
Puck – Leo Cheetham
Titania – Lily Smith
Peaseblossom – Verity Malam
Cobweb – Eleanor Smith
Mote – Kaida Watt
Mustardseed – Willow Chappell
