Photos: Midsummer Night's Dream casts a spell in Kerikeri

Oberon, King of the Fairies (Adam Parmenter) shows his displeasure after Puck (Alexander Diamond) bungles a spell

Thirty mostly young actors plus an ensemble of musicians have been performing A Midsummer Night's Dream — one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies — in the outdoor setting of Kainui Rd Vineyard off SH10.

The tale is set in ancient Athens and features four mixed-up young lovers, a hilarious play within a play by a group of peasant actors, and mischievous forest fairies sowing havoc among mortals.

The Kerikeri Theatre Company production wrapped up with a fourth and final show yesterday. Photos by Peter de Graaf.

A spell leaves Titania, Queen of the Fairies (Georgia Norman), besotted with the weaver Nick Bottom (Willi Henley) in the form of an ass.

Hermia (Casey Roberts) calls to Lysander after waking up abandoned in the forest.

Helena (Lara Sharipova Williams) in a rage after a spell cast by Puck makes her lover fall for her friend Hermia.

Athenian lovers Hermia (Casey Roberts) and Lysander (Liam Hutchings).

The dancing fairies with Sky Gundry at centre.

The mischievous Puck (Alexander Diamond) about to cast a spell.