Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Wagga Wagga Tour
The McDonald College’s Senior Actors are proud to present a new and reimagined interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Set in a small outback farming community, Australia’s magical flora and fauna play havoc with the heat and passion of couples searching for love. Throw into this mix a group of locals tasked with providing the entertainment for the station owner’s wedding, and you have the perfect mix of a magical night at the theatre.
The McDonald College, Australia’s premier Performing Arts School, is proud to bring this stunning production to Wagga Wagga – a place where some of its creatives have spent many hours working on or behind the scenes at The Playhouse.
Why Choose Our School Performances?
- For Students, By Students: Performed by talented student actors, offering relatable and engaging storytelling for student audiences.
- Curriculum-Aligned: An educational experience seamlessly integrated with school learning objectives.
- A Unique Spin on Shakespeare: Experience a fresh, Australian-themed adaptation of a Shakespearean classic—making timeless content more accessible and relevant.
- Our First-Ever Tour: Traditionally, our productions are reserved for audiences at our Sydney campus. So we’re very excited to bring this play to Wagga on our very first tour, ready to captivate and inspire.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share something truly special with your students!
Wagga Wagga Tour School Special Offer
Wednesday, 2 July at 11am + Thursday, 3 July at 11am
Tickets are $15 per student, with one complimentary teacher ticket for every 20 student bookings. Adult tickets are $20.
Location: CSU Riverina Playhouse
Bookings will be available soon. In the meantime, fill out the expression of interest form below to guarantee your booking.
Evening Performances
Tuesday 1 July at 7pm; Wednesday, 2 July at 7pm; Thursday, 3 July at 7pm
Tickets: Students / Seniors $15, Adults $20
Location: CSU Riverina Playhouse
Bookings will be available soon.
Meet the teachers behind this production
Greg Friend
A graduate of CSU-Wagga Wagga with a BA in Theatre (Performance), Greg moved to Sydney and worked as an Actor / Director in the early 1990s. During his time at CSU, Greg performed in many productions, including Golden Girls, Kid Stakes, Don’s Party, Zoo and RTC’s production of Cabaret, where he played the leading role, Cliff. For the past 27 years, Greg has been in education, working as Head of Drama in some of Australia’s finest schools. He has also sat as president of the Epicentre Theatre Company and is currently Head of Acting / Head of Drama at The McDonald College.
Romy Bartz
Romy graduated from NIDA with a BA in Dramatic Arts (Acting). She has performed with leading companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Griffin Theatre, and Theatre of Image and starred in numerous short films and TV series. With over 20 years of teaching experience in Australia and the UK, Romy has worked with renowned institutions such as The McDonald College, NIDA, AMPA and founded her teaching school, Act Out Drama. Romy has directed many student productions, including Cosi, Black Rock, Matilda the Musical, The Twits, Two Weeks with the Queen, Black Comedy, and Stupid F**king Bird. She wrote, produced, and directed Battlers and Dreamers, a full-length original musical for the Sydney Fringe Festival.
- Wagga Matinees: 1–2 July 11am at CSU Riverina Playhouse
- Wagga Evening Shows: 1–3 July 7pm at CSU Riverina Playhouse