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Benjamin Britten

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Britten's enchanting opera, faithful to Shakespeare's original text, brings the magical world of A Midsummer Night's Dre

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Experience the magic of Shakespeare's beloved comedy through Benjamin Britten's acclaimed opera. This adaptation stays true to the original play, preserving much of its text while weaving in a rich tapestry of musical gestures that span from Baroque to Schoenberg. It's a production that promises layers of enjoyment, whether you're seeking a traditional fairy tale filled with humor or a deeper psychological exploration. This opera offers a truly romantic and magical evening, appealing to both seasoned opera-goers and newcomers alike. With its blend of comedy, poetry, and romance, it's a captivating journey into a dreamlike world, conducted by Martynas Stakionis and directed by Gintaras Varnas.

✻ Best for
  • Date night
  • Surtitled
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Things worth knowing.

  1. № 01
    LanguageSung in English.
  2. № 02
    SurtitlesSurtitles are provided in Lithuanian and English.
  3. № 03
    PremiereThis production premieres on March 20, 2026.

Performances

DEC
FEB
THU · DEC
0318:30

LNOBT Main Stage

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Production

✻ Creative

Composer
Benjamin Britten
Music Director and Conductor
Martynas Stakionis
Conductor
Julius Geniušas
Director
Gintaras Varnas
Set designer
Vytautas Narbutas
Costume and Makeup designer
Juozas Statkevičius
Lighting Designer
Eugenijus Sabaliauskas
Live orchestra
  • Classic
  • Long evening
  • Premiere
  • ✻ Venue

    Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

    A. Vienuolio st. 1, Vilnius
    Senamiestis · Vilnius
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    Designer of Dolls and Masks
    Julija Skuratova
    Movement Director
    Elita Bukovska

    ✻ Cast on this run

    Conductor
    Martynas Stakionis
    Oberon, King of the Fairies
    Lawrence Zazzo
    Tytania, Queen of the Fairies
    LINA DAMBRAUSKAITĖ
    Puck, or Robin Goodfellow
    Robertas Petraitis
    Lysander, in love with Hermia
    Karolis Kašiuba
    Demetrius, in love with Hermia
    Steponas Zonys
    Hermia, in love with Lysander (house debut)
    Indyana Schneider
    Helena, in love with Demetrius
    Ona Kolobovaitė
    Theseus, Duke of Athens
    Konstantin Toman
    Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons
    Jovita Vaškevičiūtė
    Bottom, a weaver (Pyramus) (house debut)
    LIUDAS MIKALAUSKAS
    Quince, a carpenter (Director)
    Raimundas Juzuitis
    Flute, a bellows-mender (Thisbe) (house debut)
    Tomas Pavilionis
    Snug, a joiner (Lion)
    Paulius Prasauskas
    Snout, a tinker (Wall)
    Mindaugas Jankauskas
    Starveling, a tailor (Moonshine)
    Mindaugas Tomas Miškinis