Magic and romance in the woods of Chester forms the backdrop for the latest production by the Guilden Sutton Players.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most delightful plays and is being staged at Guilden Sutton Village Hall until Saturday, May 16 in a production directed by Anna Morris and Rob Jones.

The Players have set the story in contemporary Chester where the characters embark on an hilarious romp through the woods.

Members of the Guilden Sutton Players rehearsing for A Midsummer Night's Dream
Members of the Guilden Sutton Players rehearsing for A Midsummer Night's Dream

Theseus and Hippolyta, newly returned from holidaying in the Greek Islands, prepare for their wedding.

A hapless gang of amateur thespians rehearse a play to perform at the wedding supper and four stroppy teenagers vie for each other’s affection.

Meanwhile fairies run amok in Delamere Forest!

Original music is being provided by local band, First the Drums.

Tickets priced £10 /£8 are available from the website: www.guildensuttonplayers.org or call 0333 666 3366.