The RSC have released their 2016 programme today for the 400th anniversary celebrations. I think it looks amazing - loads of fabulous shows in production.
One of them is called Dream2016. The RSC are touring A Midsummer Night's Dream with a professional cast in a dozen regional theatres, and in each theatre, Bottom and the mechanicals are to be played by a local amateur group. They then all get a stint at the Royal Shakespeare in Stratford.
I think that's amazing!
What an opportunity for amateurs. The RSC are brilliant, aren't they?
RSC 2016 Season