If We Shadows Have Offended | A Midsummer Nights Dream: A Play for the Nation

As our Play for the Nation draws to a close Puck, played by Lucy Ellinson, says good night with Act 5, Scene 1 of the play. Deputy Artistic Director Erica Whyman directs 18 professional actors with local amateur groups around the UK as Shakespeare’s Mechanicals.

[@uncleambient]

Great actress, she nails it here.

[@brettdando]

He, sir. He! He!

[@spectrumshortss1]

Not really

[@tasneemafrad363]

Her eyes are freaking hipnotyizing!!!

[@tristahnbenn6930]

tasneem afrad ikr

[@monologtube]

you can see the whites of her eyes completely around the edge of the iris. this creates a "pop" effect. looks great on screen and on stage.

[@bellathorna]

PUCK If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended- That you have but slumbered here While these visions did appear. And this weak and idle theme, No more yielding but a dream, Gentles, do not reprehend. If you pardon, we will mend. And, as I am an honest Puck, If we have unearnèd luck Now to ’scape the serpent’s tongue, We will make amends ere long. Else the Puck a liar call. So good night unto you all. Give me your hands if we be friends, And Robin shall restore amends.

[@jaygrannell858]

This captures the fey spirit perfectly.

[@tristahnbenn6930]

I'm just watching this because I'm learning this in theatre

[@ZoeThomson00]

Lol same

[@firebirdchild975]

Better reason than me I just want to play puck in a trpg campaign

[@gluten1962]

me too lol

[@shaunig6716]

Loved this production SUCH a shame this one wasn’t released on DVD 😢

[@gavinshawn1106]

My director is changing it so Titania knows about Oberons plan the whole time and in the end she makes Oberon fall in love with the audience

[@logandevereuxvb]

Are we not going to talk abt how creepy this is??

[@dimektoshsedi3258]

Honestly 😨

[@green.ninja42]

@@dimektoshsedi3258 ikr

[@larapalma3744]

It's meant to be

[@notthattheatrekid9727]

It's supposed to be. Fae's are supposed to be unsettling

[@Lilly-zd2zr]

We watched this video in English and we talked about the facial expressions she does makes it rly scary

[@sjnepomuk]

It sorta reminded me of Joel Grey as the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret.

[@larapalma3744]

Yes!

[@erichahn9686]

the best version

[@ericaltman4087]

Thank you.

[@erichahn9686]

The best one!!!

[@jamesrogers8527]

They don't write 'em like that anymore!

[@gemacrae]

saw you at Glasgow Citz amazing and Lucy... you stole the show Thanks

[@MarcelinoSoliz]

Is there anyway to see this outside of England. I’m doomed

[@jeanbrutus5335]

Where can I watch this at?

[@dekkacat8517]

Marvelous!

[@henrywint7938]

Funny how Edgar Allan Poe reference to actors as the conqueror worm and Shakespeare calls them shadows

[@obediencetoflow4653]

Great job!

[@jodysmoviesandshowschannel8698]

Chills...

[@Samosa-eq8wr]

WHOS WATCHING THIS IN 2024

[@HoneyDewWell]

ME!!! I have to learn it for theatre!

[@Samosa-eq8wr]

@@HoneyDewWell SAMEEE

[@tonybarde2572]

Robin Godfellow looks like Mr. Hyde or Jack The Ripper

[@Anakin_Skywalker01]

Why does this feel like a threat💀

[@maiawilson4106]

0:18

[@maiawilson4106]

0:47

[@georgianaharris4865]

👀

[@maiawilson4106]

@@georgianaharris4865 ayy

[@paullebon323]

Woke nonsense.

[@KOAlleyCat]

get lost 🙄

[@ladeedadaday6788]

bro it’s from like 400 years ago

[@dehistoriapisciumfish7639]

How is this woke? You people see woke wherever you go. Can’t be a fun way to live

[@Samosa-eq8wr]

What do you mean its literally a woman playing puck calm down

[@ericsalles1424]

That was amazing

[@sueptime4320]

THIS IS SO GOOD! I'm mesmerized.