‘If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.’

— Act III, Scene 4

Wild, surprising and funny, this fiery new ★★★★ (Guardian, Telegraph) version of Shakespeare’s comedy is directed by Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes and is infused with the mesmeric nostalgia and soulful music of the world of Americana.

Audio Description available for this production.

Synopsis

Illyria is a society in limbo, held captive by loss. Until a sea-drenched stranger arrives and unexpectedly unleashes the chaotic and transformative power of love.

Cast

Olivia
Shona Babayemi

Antonio
Peter Bourke

Valentine
Rachel Hannah Clarke

Orsino
Bryan Dick

Feste
Victoria Elliott

Aguecheek
George Fouracres

Sir Toby Belch
Nadine Higgin

Maria
Nadi Kemp-Sayfi  

Sebastian
Ciarán O'Brien

Malvolio
Sophie Russell

Viola
Michelle Terry

Fabian
Jacoba Williams

Creatives

Designer
Jean Chan

Head of Voice
Tess Dignan

Costume Supervisor
Sydney Florence

Composer
Jim Fortune

Director
Sean Holmes

Assistant Director
Prime Isaac

Deputy Text Associate
Christine Schmidle