
William Shakespeare
Twelfth Night (2011)
Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece, relocated to 1947 India and the last days of the Raj where a young girl is found washed up on these foreign shores. Against this fast changing landscape a group of unforgettable characters re-create the nostalgia of 1947 India- as the age of Empire prepared to take its final bow.
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Show, venue, reviews, cast and production details
Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece, relocated to 1947 India and the last days of the Raj where a young girl is found washed up on these foreign shores. Against this fast changing landscape a group of unforgettable characters re-create the nostalgia of 1947 India- as the age of Empire prepared to take its final bow.
Yvonne-Arnuad, Guildford
The Theatre, Chipping Norton
Theatre Royal Windsor
Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke
South Hill Park, Bracknell
Opera Hose, Buxton
The Maltings, Berwick-Upon-Tweed
“ 5 STARS, SUBLIME!”
“Innovative, Fresh and bang up to date”
“It is a pleasure to hear Shakespeare’s words delivered with such clarity from a fine cast.”
“Both plays are performed with almost flawless perfection”
“Arthur Bostrom gives a splendid performance as the punctilious Malvolio with Sebastian Abineri as the archetypal Sir Toby and Rhys King as the foolish and funny Sir Andrew.
Siobhan O’Kelly is excellent as Viola – the lynchpin of the entire production – with an enthusiastic portrayal of Cesario, her engaging alter-ego. Olivia is well represented by Rachel Donovan, with Lucy Speed as her mischievous housekeeper Maria, David Partridge as Antonio and Craig Gilbert as Sebastian.”
“Like in ‘Twelfth Night’ it was the cast’s interpretation of the script that made ‘See How They Run’ probably the funniest thing I’ve seen all year. The humour was fast-paced and they definitely kept up. But it wasn’t just King’s script that the actors brought to life. With people making their entrances and exits from many different directions, the whole stage was utilised and the cast’s movements, whether subtle or completely over the top, were essential to the play’s success.”
“This Production is simply Outsanding”
“One of the top 5 shows in London”
“Sterling Performances, Twelfth Night delighted it’s audiences with some very welcome Midsummer Madness!”
“Enjoyable, highly entertaining and strangely moving”
Viola: Siobhan O’Kelly
Antonio: David Partridge
Orsino: Alastair Whatley
Olivia: Rachel Donovan
Sir Andrew Aguecheek: Rhys King
Maria: Lucy Speed
Malvolio: Arthur Bostrom
Sir Toby Belch: Sebastian Abineri
Feste: Leo Atkin
Production Team
Directed by: Alastair Whatley
Produced by: Alastair Whatley
Set Design by: Victoria Spearing
Graphic Design by: Sam Charrington
Lighting Design by: Alan Valentine
Costume Design by: Pam Wiggins
Sound Design by: Dominic Bilkey
Projection Design by: Will Reynolds
Associate Director: Chris Harper
Hair and Make-Up by: Jo Stringer
Assistant Director: Craig Gilbert
Company Manager: Pete Donno
Deputy Stage Manager: Gareth Moss