For instance, one of the most delightful entries is Hollywood's beautiful 1935 version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" directed by Max Reinhardt, legendary director of the Deutsches Theater, and starring Dick Powell, Olivia de Havilland, James Cagney and Mickey Rooney.

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He cites the example of A Midsummer Night's Dream, premiered two years ago at Latitude, and which this year played in the Lyric's main theatre prior to going on tour.

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