Stumble through the fairy circle and join us down the darkened paths for A Midsummer Nightmare: an unsettling descent into the mad world of fay, at Craigdarroch Castle.
Tickets go live July 9th at 5PM.The fairies weave spells, drawing you further into the paths. Once familiar walls now twist around you, and the stories you thought you knew now invoke terror. What strange creatures will you discover lurking around every corner? And what will happen if they trap you here forever in the fairy realm?
This 25 minute Shakespearean horror experience moves down the paths of Craigdarroch Castle. We invite you to walk with us and listen closely to words taken directly from Shakespeare’s canon that become more and more fractured the farther you wander. Please come dressed for the weather as the experience is entirely outside and will run rain or shine.
This outdoor walking tour was originally an October Halloween fundraiser for the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival, devised in collaboration with Alectoria Productions, and directed by Naomi Duska-- we have brought this haunted hit back, for just a few nights only!
As a creature feature for our summer season, directed by Link Bechtold & Jenny Robinson: come see some familiar faces as they perform amongst the darkened trees after our mainstage production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. All proceeds go to supporting the artists involved.
JULY 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th
9:15PM - Craigdarroch Castle
Recommended age 12+, but ultimately up to caregiver’s discretion. Content Warnings: gore, death, loud noises, screaming/yelling, cannibalism, flashing lights, depictions of violence.
Accessibility note: all paths are gravel/paved and wheelchair accessible. Please see our locations page for more details. The walking experience is quick paced, and you will not be standing in one location for more than 5 minutes at a time. No seating is provided.
How to get there?Please come prepared for the weather and to walk. Performances are located at Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5 | Please use their website thecastle.ca or Ph: +1 (250) 592-5323 for more information.For a map, please go to vicshakespeare.com/location for more info.
For patrons using mobility devices, please note that our sites are grassy lawns/paved roads partially accessed via gravel paths.
What is the washroom situation at the site?
Craigdarroch Castle has gender neutral and wheelchair accessible porta-potties.
Are the venues accessible via public transit?
Craigdarroch Castle: Bus routes 11, 14, 15, and 22 all stop nearby. Bus route 8 also stops at Oak Bay Junction about a 13 minute walk from the site. No seating is provided, this is a walking experience.
If you are having trouble locating our performance, please email info@vicshakespeare.com.