A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) at Newcastle Castle

Name: New Adventures
Price range: $

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When: 5 July 2025

Duration: 1 hour and 56 minutes
Doors open: 18:00
Film starts: 18:45 (sharp – latecomers may not be admitted)

Price From: £15

About:

Prepare to be transported to a magical realm of fairies, mischief, and moonlit romance in this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Featuring Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Stanley Tucci, and Christian Bale, the film is set in a lush, dreamlike Italy and brings the Bard’s tale of tangled love, magical interference, and theatrical escapades to life. With glittering visuals, a star-studded cast, and a timeless story, this is Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before.

Event Details

The film will be shown in the majestic Great Hall of the Castle Keep. Please note: due to the historic nature of the venue, there is no disabled access. The venue can be chilly even on summer nights, so warm layers, cosy cloaks, or a fairy companion are recommended.

Extras
Before the film, guests can sip on a shimmering Fairy Elixir, a magical mocktail inspired by the enchanted forest, and create their own midsummer masterpiece at the flower crown-making station. Dressing up in woodland chic, fairy wings, or Grecian gowns is encouraged – the more whimsical, the better!

What’s Included

Screening of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999)
A shimmering, fairy-inspired magical mocktail
Flower crown-making station

Itinerary

18:00 – Doors open (Castle Keep street-level entrance)
18:00-18:45 – Enjoy your complimentary magical mocktail and flower crown-making station
18:45 – Head to the Great Hall for the screening
20:45 – Film finishes
21:00 – Event ends

Highlights
This isn’t just a film night – it’s an evening of moonlit mischief, midsummer magic, and unforgettable memories. Celebrate Shakespeare’s timeless tale in a venue steeped in history, and let the Summer Film Series cast its spell on you.

Business providing experience

Newcastle Castle

Newcastle Castle is a must-visit attraction in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne which not only explores the rich history of the city but also offers incredible views from its rooftop. There is much to discover about Newcastle Castle, from which the city gained its name many centuries ago.

The Newcastle Black Gate and Castle Keep have been subject to a vast amount of research over the last couple of years which has revealed a colourful and grim history. The uncovered stories include prisoners being hung drawn and quartered to an unusual tale of a youngster being killed by a flying donkey.

The Keep currently stands as one of the UK's finest medieval stone castle dungeons which is still open to the public. Visitors to the iconic castle will enjoy picturesque views, alongside in-depth history displays covering the backgrounds of castle inhabitants over the ages, and offering an insight into Newcastle's ancient heritage.

From a royal fortress to grim dungeons, new exhibits allow visitors to experience what life would have been like for inhabitants in these two astonishingly preserved medieval buildings. The Newcastle Castle has also hosted several ghost-hunting exhibitions due to its grim history and apparent sightings of The Poppy Girl, a previous resident of the castle who was jailed for owing people money and was beaten and died in the castle prison.

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