Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On

...an epic Shakespearean Cabaret

Produced by Dysphoria Arts and Twice Shy Theatre.

Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On is a dazzling 50-minute Shakespearean revue that collides the Bard’s best-loved scenes with the wild spirit of festival performance. Featuring aerial artistry, puppetry, and original music, this high-octane show blends Shakespeare’s poetic legacy with the mischief and mayhem of cabaret.

It’s equal parts homage and rebellion—perfect for audiences who love their culture with a splash of chaos.

Whether you're a Shakespeare novice or a seasoned scholar, expect laughter, spectacle, and a fresh take on timeless tales.

Desmond O’Connor is a seasoned cabaret and theatre-maker with a background spanning West End musicals, major UK festivals, and international cabaret. His work includes Scott Mills: The Musical (BBC Radio 1), residencies at Café de Paris and The Box Soho, and multiple commissions for Glastonbury, Latitude, and Wilderness Festivals. He collaborates here with Benet Brandreth—writer, barrister, and Shakespearean expert with a deep-rooted connection to the RSC and best-selling historical fiction (The Spy of Venice). The production is created in association with Twice Shy Theatre, a boundary-pushing adult puppet theatre company known for immersive storytelling and critically acclaimed productions including Come Alive and performances at the ICA and The Box, Soho.

Together, the team brings a vibrant fusion of classic text, spectacle, and subversion.