“What is most impressive, for me, is the costume design; takis has created a visually arresting parade of outfits that straddle typical Elizabethan fare and high fashion.” — BroadwayWorld, Debbie Gilpin
“In their dual roles, there is nice contrast between the metallic shimmer of the fairies and the overall-clad Mechanicals in the excellent design work by takis. A fantasy concoction of period dress, Mad Max dystopian steam punk with a little bit of Six the musical thrown in for good measure make for a strong visual.” — WhatsOnStage
“you can while away the hours by admiring the wildly imaginative mix of costumes — credited to the designer Takis” — The Times
“I was also a fan of takis’s pleasingly OTT, ‘Labyrinth’-style costumes.” — Time Out
This theatrical production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was presented at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London during Summer 2023.
takis served as Costume Designer for this production, working with director Elle While to create the visual world of Shakespeare’s enchanted forest. The costumes brought the play’s fairies, lovers, and mechanicals to life on the Globe’s iconic thrust stage, complementing the set design by Wills.
The production featured an ensemble cast including Michelle Terry as Puck, Marianne Oldham as Titania, Jack Laskey as Oberon/Theseus, and Mariah Gale as Bottom. Shakespeare’s Globe is one of the world’s most prestigious theatrical venues, dedicated to presenting Shakespeare’s works in conditions similar to the original Elizabethan theatre. This production showcased takis’s ability to design period-appropriate costumes that honor theatrical tradition while bringing contemporary energy. View the complete gallery of production images above.
Production page: Shakespeare’s Globe · Reviews: BroadwayWorld, WhatsOnStage, The Times, Time Out