Dinner at Middle Temple Hall

Gala dinner hosted by Anna Ford and Charles Dance.

On Monday, 5 March 2007, the Middle Temple hosted a Charity Gala Dinner for the Shakespeare Schools Festival to raise money for our new project, the Shakespeare Youth Festival.

In between a three course supper, Anna Ford and Charles Dance introduced two schools, Morpeth School and Charlton School, chosen from the Festival to perform excerpts from Julius Caesar and Romeo & Juliet. The evening was concluded by an auction, hosted by Tony Arlidge, giving guests the chance to play the Mechanicals' parts in that memorable scene from Midsummer Night's Dream. After a quick rehearsal, the newly formed 'Middle Temple Players' emerged to perform the tragic tale of Pyramus and Thisbe. It was a wonderful evening, and our sincerest thanks to all involved.