Midsummer!
Midsummer! is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly @ St Andrew Square. It has 13 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 12:30 to Wed 19 Aug, 12:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Twenty-six characters. Nine actors. One unforgettable dream. Step into a bold new vision of A Midsummer Night's Dream adapted by Tony Award winner Jeffrey Whitty (Avenue Q). Fresh, fast and fiercely funny, experience the UK premiere of this iconic Play On Shakespeare modern verse translation directed by Drama Desk nominee Kim Weild. Brought to life by a cast and team of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama artists, this is not your mother's midsummer. Bursting with magic, mischief and queer transformative joy, don't miss the next generation of Broadway in the making.
Details
- Venue: Assembly @ St Andrew Square
- Space: Bijou
- Genre: THEATRE, Adaptation, Classical
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 90 minutes
- Performances listed: 13, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Ramped access Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 7 published reviews and 19 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
A memorable production from a promising young cast
— The Reviews Hub (4 out of 5 stars)
Carnegie Mellon University’s Midsummer is a stunning, energetic reimagining of the Shakespearean classic, taking something centuries old and giving it a distinctly modern heartbeat.
— Pure Life Plus (4 out of 5 stars)
Midsummer! is polished, fast, funny and performed by an exceptionally capable young ensemble.
— Broadway Baby (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £14.00