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Shakespeare comedy gets Scots makeover

28 May 2015 (BBC News)

A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of William Shakespeare's best-loved plays, is to be performed in the Scots language.

The comedy has been an enduring favourite since it was penned more than 400 years ago.

Crossmichael Drama Club is one of seven Scottish amateur dramatic companies taking part in the Royal Shakespeare Company project to re-imagine Shakespeare's plays.

See BBC Scotland's Willie Johnston reporting from Castle Douglas.

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