The course of true love never did run smooth remarks lysander near the start of a midsummer nights dream and the veracity of his statement soon becomes apparent in what is one of shakespeares best loved comedies where magic and mischief unite against the backdrop of a turbulent fairy kingdom as well as six rude mechanicals attempting to stage their own play starring olivier award winner michelle terry as titaniahippolyta described by the guardian as magnificently imperious and an ir