FOLLOW Shakespeare’s classic tale of two pairs of lovers when East 15’s Acting and Stage Combat present a Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Clifftown Theatre, in Southend.

The lovers run off to the forest and become caught up in a dispute between the king and queen of the fairies.

The lovers become bewitched...along with a troupe of amateur actors who are using the forest to rehearse.

Tickets are £8 or £5 concessions from the box office on 01702 328335. The performances are at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2pm.