‘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.

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

Orsino:

Bryan Dick

Feste:

Victoria Elliott

Aguecheek:

George Fouracres

Valentine:

Rachel Hannah Clarke

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