Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

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In Shakespeare's celebrated romantic comedy, Viola is shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria having lost contact with her twin brother, Sebastian, whom she believes to be drowned. She comes ashore with the aid of a Captain who helps her to disguise herself as Cesario, a young man, and enter the service of Duke Orsino. The Duke is convinced that he is in love with the Countess Olivia, who is mourning the recent death of her brother. As a consequence she refuses any entertainment, to be in the company of men, or accept love or marriage proposals from anyone until seven years have passed. Duke Orsino makes use of 'Cesario' as an intermediary to profess his passionate love to Olivia but she, however, falls in love with the messenger, setting her at odds with her professed vow. In the meantime, Viola herself has fallen in love with Duke Orsino. So we have Viola who loves Duke Orsino, Duke Orsino who loves Olivia, and Olivia who loves Viola disguised as Cesario. What could possibly go wrong?

Meanwhile, in a separate comedy sub-plot, several other characters, including the drunken and debauched Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, the fool Feste and the servants Maria and Fabia, all conspire to prick the pompous façade of Oliva's arrogant steward, Malvolio. This renowned production, dubbed by some as The Perfect Comedy, full of Shakespeare's sparkling verse and language and often ranked as one of the greatest plays ever written, is one not to be missed.

Under the sure and experienced hand of director David Parton, it features performances from Darren Heather, Dennis Picott, David Hallett, Emily Barlow, Peter Linsdell, Tim Telford, Sandy Truman, Josie Hobbs, Mike Truman, Raymond Tongue, Alan Lade, Jenny Skelton, Sue Williams and Angie Wright.

Please note that we are putting on two matinees for this production, on the first and last Saturdays.

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