Staged A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is presented in the STAGED series, a collection of Shakespeare’s unabridged plays that speaks to today’s YA readers. This edition features a foreword by Becky Albertalli, author of Imogen, Obviously and Love, Simon, and invites readers to enjoy the timeless magic, mischief and romance that define the play. In the story, Hermia and Lysander’s plan to marry clashes with societal expectations, while Helena’s secret love for Demetrius fuels a chain of mistaken identities. Deep in the forest, Oberon, the fairy king, and a potent love-inducing flower set off a night of enchantment, trickery and comic chaos that could change the lovers’ lives forever. The text remains true to Shakespeare’s original, while the STAGED presentation foregrounds themes that resonate with contemporary young readers.

This edition is part of the STAGED collection from Shakespeare’s repertoire, which celebrates the Bard’s genius and the enduring appeal of his tropes for new generations.

• STAGED edition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• Foreword by Becky Albertalli
• Unabridged Shakespearian text
• 192 pages, paperback
• Published by Penguin Random House Children’s UK

• Also part of a broader STAGED lineup with forewords by notable authors
• Focus on love triangles, misidentity, and magical mischief