Twelfth Night (2017)
When twins Viola and Sebastian are shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, disguise, hijinks and bittersweet hilarity ensue. This irreverent production of Shakespeare’s soulful and irrepressible comedy was directed by Emma Rice.
‘Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em’
Cross-dressing, hijinks and bittersweet hilarity as Emma Rice directs Shakespeare’s timeless, soulful and irrepressible comedy.
Synopsis
Twins Sebastian and Viola are shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, separated and believing each other to be dead. Beside herself with grief, Viola disguises herself as a boy and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino.
The Duke, madly in love with the Countess Olivia, sends Viola to woo on his behalf...
Olivia falls in love with the cross-dressed page while Viola falls deep and fast for Orsino. Meanwhile, mischievous servants play painful pranks at each other’s expense. Heady chaos ensues as griefs, loves and deep human confusions collide, but fear not! Sweet resolution wins the day as friends, twins and lovers are reunited.
Cast
Sir Andrew Aguecheek:
Marc Antolin
Maria:
Carly Bawden
Fabian:
Nandi Bhebhe
Sir Toby Belch:
Tony Jayawardena
Orsino:
Joshua Lacey
Antonio:
Pieter Lawman
Feste:
Le Gateau Chocolat
Olivia:
Annette McLaughlin
Ensemble:
Kandaka Moore
Malvolio:
Katy Owen
Sebastian:
John Pfumojena
Ensemble:
Theo St. Claire
Viola:
Anita-Joy Uwajeh
Creatives
Director:
Emma Rice
Designer:
Lez Brotherston
Composer:
Ian Ross
Lighting Designer:
Malcolm Rippeth
Choreographer:
Etta Murfitt
Fight Director:
Ruth Cooper-Brown
Sound Designer:
Simon Baker
Fight Director:
Rachel Bown-Williams