Caribbean Dream

Speakeasy Productions is presenting a Caribbean Carnival adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Annex Theatre (730 Bathurst Street) from July 24 to 28. It coincides with Toronto Caribbean Carnival, and includes in the cast Joella Chrichton, who's won the Queen of the Bands title in the festival parade.

Adapted and directed by Marvin Ishmael, Caribbean Dream also stars well known comedian Jean Paul as Bottom, and features Katelyn McCulloch, a silks dancer and choreographer, as Puck. The production includes original music plus calypso, hip hop and rap. For tickets, call 647-938-2804.