A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Free Shakespeare on the Common
- Date
- July 23rd
- Time
- 8:00 PM–10:20 PM
- Age
- Ages 8–12
- Cost
- Free lawn seating; optional paid chair rental
Location
Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common
139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108 · Directions
Downtown
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company stages Shakespeare’s comedy as a neon-lit festival filled with young lovers, mischievous fairies, music, and transformation. The performance lasts about 2 hours 20 minutes, including intermission.
All performances are open-captioned. Free lawn seating needs no reservation; families may bring blankets, chairs, modest food, layers, and insect repellent. Rental chairs and reserved donor seating are optional. Parents should review the play when judging suitability for younger children.