Details

Or What You Will. Shakespeare comedy of mistaken identity, practical jokes and unrequited love. Rescued from a shipwreck the twins Viola and Sebastian arrive independently in Illyria, both thinking the other is drowned. Viola disguises herself as a boy and finds employment with the Duke who is in love with Olivia. Malvolio is the subject of a cruel joke played on him by Sir Toby Belch (yellow stockings cross-gartered) leading him to believe that Olivia loves him. But Olivia has fallen in love with the disguised Viola, while she is in love with the Duke (following it so far?!). Originally commissioned by the RSC, Filter's Twelfth Night is a fresh take on Shakespeare, featuring live music to create a truly accessible approach to the Bard for both newbie and veteran theatregoers. Running time: 90mins. Age recommendation 12+

Cast/Performers

Oliver Dimsdale (revival director), Jonathan Broadbent (Orsino / Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Sandy Foster (Feste / Maria), Polly Frame (Viola), Geoffrey Lumb (Sir Toby Belch), Fergu O'Donnell (Malvolio), Lizzy Watts (Olivia), Alan Pagan (musician), Oliver Lowe (musician), Laura Moody (musician), Christopher Branch (musician)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Filter (in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company)
Director(s): Sean Holmes, Ferdy Roberts (revival director)
Music(s): Tom Haines, Ross Hughes
Sound(s): Tom Haines, Ross Hughes