LET yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players as Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy.

A magical version of A Midsummer Night's Dream is brought to the stage in the magical setting of Highbridge Farm in Eastleigh tomorrow night.

Expect beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful new musical score and enchanting woodland puppet creatures.

Picnic with family and friends in the picturesque surroundings before an evening of theatre under the stars.

Artistic Director Richard Main said: “It is surprising how little our collective sense of humour has changed over so long a time, but A Midsummer Night’s Dream encapsulates the best in writing, verse and sheer exuberance of theatre and those things seem to last forever. Its comedy situations and romance are the foundation stone for every comedy and comedic moment that we see in our own time. Therefore, it resonates just as deeply with a modern audience as it would have with that of its contemporaries."

2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the bard’s death making this a particularly exciting year to be touring one of his most popular plays of all time. Chapterhouse has a long tradition in producing Shakespeare performances, showcasing his work in the open-air in the way it was originally meant to be enjoyed.

Tickets for the show, which gets under way at 7pm, are available from Winchester Tourist Information on 01962 840 500 or See Tickets on 0871 220 0260 or seetickets.com.