Ballet Jörgen Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Canada’s acclaimed Ballet Jörgen brings its uniquely Canadian adaptation of William Shakespeare’s *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* to Scarborough’s Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. Blending classical ballet technique with northern woodland wilderness lore, this charming, full-length production transports the Bard's Athens forest into the pine canopies and tundra landscapes of the Canadian north.

Choreographed to Felix Mendelssohn’s celebrated orchestral score, the ballet follows the romantic entanglements of four wandering lovers, royal squabbles, and the mischief stirred up by the sprite Puck. In Ballet Jörgen’s retelling, forest spirits take on the personas of Canadian wildlife and woodland folklore, adding playful visual elements and accessible physical comedy that appeal to seasoned ballet patrons and first-time audiences alike.

Founded in 1987 by Bengt Jörgen and Susan Bodie, Ballet Jörgen is renowned for making classical dance accessible to diverse communities across Canada. Performing in Scarborough provides east-end audiences with a rare chance to catch world-class touring ballet without commuting downtown.

Planning Your Visit

The performance takes place in the P.C. Ho Theatre at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (5183 Sheppard Avenue East). The venue is easily accessible via the TTC 85 Sheppard East bus from Don Mills or Scarborough Centre stations, and there is ample on-site parking for drivers. With a runtime under two hours and plenty of humorous character dancing, the performance is suitable for audiences of all ages, including families with young children.