Mayhem. Mischief. Magic. When all of Athens gathers for a festival to celebrate the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta, four lovers and a group of would-be actors find themselves unwitting pawns in a battle between two feuding faerie courts. Will the end result be a night they’ll never forget, or one they’ll never quite remember? This outdoor production brings together the joy and energy of a Renaissance faire with a modern sensibility intended to appeal to all audiences.

This production brings a Renaissance-faire flavor to the classic Shakespeare comedy. Variety and improv performers in period costume pieces will entertain audiences prior to showtime, performing close-up juggling and audience improv. Food trucks will be on site, and audience members are encouraged to bring or purchase snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the show. Larger groups may also be escorted to their seats and “blessed” by a member of the faerie court.

The first weekend of performances will take place April 29-May 1 in Chapel Hill at Southern Village Amphitheater, 400 Market St. Cary performances run the following weekend, May 7-8, at the Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, 801 High House Rd. Tickets for all performances are $20 general admission, $10 for seniors and students, with a discount for groups of 4-8 people. Tickets are available online at https://switchyard.booktix.com/