The Willow Globe is Mid Wales’ only open-air theatre made of living willow. It is the beginning of May, it is beautifully woven and bursting with leaves. It will be empty this Saturday due to Covid 19 but The ‘Wet Mariners’ are set to overcome the challenge of lockdown with their customary verve to perform a live on-line version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Stream’.

Using the internet as their shared platform the actors will perform their parts, at home, alone, to create a vibrant and original production of Shakespeare’s leading comedy for everyone to enjoy.

The ‘Wet Mariners’ are a company of professional actors who visit Mid Wales every summer to perform at the Willow Globe. Their combined professional experience include working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre as well as starring in ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘His Dark Materials’. They have developed a keen local following as Mid Wales audiences enjoy their ‘powerful, honest performances’ full of wit and energy.

The performance will be free to view: you just need to book via Shakespeare Link’s website www.shakespearelink.org.uk/productions. However donations will be most welcome, with takings to be divided between the NHS and The Willow Globe. The performance has already raised over £600 for NHS charities.