Playing at Playhouse Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Cast includes Stuart Halusz, Kirsty Hillhouse, Geoff Kelso, Bill McCluskey, Samantha Murray, Kenneth Ransom, Amanda Woodhams
Directed by Roger Hodgman
This beguiling comedy follows the romantic adventures of Viola and her identical twin Sebastian, both shipwrecked in the enchanted dukedom of Illyria. Viola has been washed ashore in Illyria believing her twin brother Sebastian has drowned.
Disguising herself as a young man named Cesario, she gains employment with Duke Orsino. The Duke sends “Cesario” to court the beautiful Countess Olivia for him, but when Olivia falls for “Cesario” instead of Duke Orsino, an intricate chain of events is set in motion, which becomes even more complicated when Sebastian reappears.
Twelfth Night is a romantic comedy of mistaken identities, unrequited love and madness and includes some of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters and hilariously improbable situations.
Perth audiences took Much Ado About Nothing to heart, and many patrons wrote emails and letters asking me to programme another Shakespearean comedy as soon as possible. So here it is: Twelfth Night - another favourite of mine. This large cast production with a contemporary twist will be directed by Roger Hodgman, whose Shakespearean comedies have entertained audiences throughout Australia.
Kate Cherry
Twelfth Night is a perennial favorite, and with its multifaceted plot mixing sweetness, sadness and silliness it is also about as surefire as Shakespeare plays get.
The New York Times
… an enchanting endorsement of love in defiance of convention …
Variety
Duration of performance is approx. 2 hrs 40 minutes (including one interval)
Tickets available from BOCS Ticketing I 9484 1133 I BOCS outlets I online
Audio Description
Audio Description Service available Saturday 7 August 2010 at 2.15pm. Tactile tour to be confirmed.
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