FAIRIES and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings - A Midsummer Night’s Dream has them all and more.

The Bard’s comedy gets a magical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose musical version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured.

The theatre company's child-friendly version of the play will be visiting The Orchard in Dartford in October for two performances only.

Using the original Shakespearean plot with the most famous lines slotted into the modern language, everyone, from adults to the youngest primary school children, will be able to understand and follow the action.

Shakespeare 4 Kidz: A Midsummer Night's Dream. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford. October 15. 10.30am and 1.30pm. Call 01322 220000.