Below you will find an introduction to each song and a link to an audio or video of the song for you to enjoy.
No. |
| Title |
1 |
| Overture to the first half |
2 |
| Cherchez la Femme! |
3 |
| Entrance of the Nobles |
4 |
| What are you going to do? |
5 |
| Exit of the Nobles |
6 |
| The Play’s the Thing |
7 |
| Derring Do! |
8 |
| When Pyramus Meets Thisbe |
9 |
| Entr’ Acte |
10 |
| Puck’s Lullaby |
11 |
| Overture to the second half |
12 |
| Reprise of The Play’s the Thing |
13 |
| Entrance of the nobles |
14 |
| Entrance of the players (the Mechanicals) |
15 |
| Pyramus’ Love Solo |
16 |
| Thisbe’s Love Solo |
17 |
| Pyramus and Thisbe Love Duet |
18 |
| Bergomask |
19 |
| Dancers’ exit |
20 |
| Flute in Love |
21 |
| Underscore 1 |
22 |
| The Green and The Red |
23 |
| Underscore 2 |
24 |
| All Our Revels Now Are Ended |
25 |
| Now Our Show is Over |
26 |
| Curtain calls: end piece |
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Puck and Robin Goodfellow explain Duke Theseus' difficulties in finding the right woman. Performed by Becks Jones and Tom Churchward. See the video HERE
Theseus tells Hippolyta how he intends to win her love. Performed by Yvonne Hellin-Hobbs and Roger Gallagher HERE
Introduced by Puck and Robin Goodfellow, the artisans gather at the theatre on a Friday evening to prepare their new play. Performed by Julian Nietrzebka, Pippa West, Tony Cottle, Pat Yesin, Roger Hunt, Steve Allen and Tom Churchward. Watch the video HERE
The artisans tell the audience that they are all men of craft and derring do. Performed by Julian Nietrzebka, Pippa West, Tony Cottle, Pat Yesin, Roger Hunt, Steve Allen and Becks Jones. Watch the video HERE
Bottom (Steve Allen) explains the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, in animated fashion. With Julian Nietrzebka, Pippa West, Tony Cottle, Pat Yesin, and Roger Hunt. Watch the video HERE
While Bottom sleeps, Puck sings him her lullaby, describing all the emotions that are in turmoil in his mind. Sung by Becks Jones. Flute by Jane Anderson-Brown. See the video HERE
Bottom gets rather carried away while playing the role of Pyramus. Sung by Steve Allen. Enjoy the video HERE
Why playing the part of Thisbe, Flute realises that she has fallen in love with Bottom. Sung by Pippa West. Enjoy the video HERE
As they are playing Pyramus and Thisbe, Bottom and Flute realise they really have fallen in love. Sung by Steve Allen and Pippa West. Experience the video HERE
Having fallen in love with Bottom, Flute discovers that she likes being a woman and revels in her passion. Created and danced by Pippa West. Flute by Jane Anderson-Brown. Watch the video HERE
The finale song, featuring the entire cast. Watch the video HERE
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