A Midsummer Night's Dream Reviews

Talkin Broadway- Highly Recommended

"...The vibrant staging, which runs about 100 minutes with no intermission, is easy enough to follow through Paata Tsikurishvili's direction and Irina Tsikurishvili's choreography. The interplay of serious moments, broad comedy, and fantasy comes together beautifully, anchored by the performances of Stella Burch as an agile, almost airborne Puck, and two senior company members: Irakli Kavsadze as both Bottom and aggrieved father Egeus; and Vato Tsikurishvili (son of Paata and Irina) as Peter Quince, leader of the rude mechanicals."

Washington City Paper- Recommended

"...This Midsummer is at least the sixth iteration Synetic has staged, according to the theater's website, and remains an exceptionally precise production in rich jewel tones (the set is by Phil Charlwood and Anastasia Rurikov Simes, who also designed the beautiful costumes) and moody hues (lighting design by Andrew F. Griffin). Choreographer Irina Tsikurishvili's dance sequences run the gamut from ballet to ballroom, spliced with ultra-acrobatic fight scenes arranged by Vato Tsikurishvili. The sheer athleticism required of this Midsummer, and delivered easily by the company who are equally emotive, is itself a feat beyond the challenge of staging such a full story without the text to bolster it."

MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended

"...What is Shakespeare without words? While you might think the notion absurd, that poetry is impossible without words, the Synetic Theater company has repeatedly shown audiences that pure movement, acting without words, is as eloquent and moving as the Bard's text. If you think, "oh, I've seen 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' many times," I say you have never seen it more spectacularly enchanting than Synetic's production at the Olney Theatre Center (OTC. It mesmerizes, enthralls, and entertains in a way you may never have experienced."

BroadwayWorld- Highly Recommended

"...In the hands of Synetic Theater, Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM becomes more than a whimsical tale of love and mischief-it transforms into a kinetic, visually arresting spectacle that dances between comedy and enchantment. Known for its signature style of storytelling through movement, Synetic breathes new life into this classic with a production that is as physically daring as it is emotionally resonant."

DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended

"...The name of Shakespeare's revered A Midsummer Night's Dream conjures up images of fairies, magic, enchantment, and fantasy. Synetic Theater's wordless rendition of this classic play wondrously brings these visions to life, ingeniously conveying the timeless story solely through movement and original music, showcasing a soaring score by resident composer Konstantine Lortkipanidze. Spectacularly directed by Paata Tsikurishvili (who, with Ben Cunis, also created the adaptation), Synetic's unique version of this Shakespearean classic is a visual feast that continues to amaze audiences more than 15 years after its debut."