Twelfth Night

     
4th, 5th, 6th June 7:30, 7th June 2:30.

Twelfth Night

Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy of mistaken identity

Although the twins Viola and Sebastian think each other has been killed in a tempest, they are both alive and well in the fantastical land of Illyria. A series of hilarious instances of mistaken identity occur, resulting in several passionate love triangles. Added to the mix are the land’s eccentric characters such as Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, not to mention the ridiculous Malvolio and the jester Feste. Altogether this makes for one of Shakespeare’s funniest and most popular comedies.

In a newly abridged version by Ruth Hewitt (abridger and director of LRP’s recent Macbeth), the play is suitable for all ages, accessible and highly entertaining.

Performances will take place at The Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby, – a gem of a small Edwardian theatre in the heart of rural Lincolnshire – on Thursday 4^th June, Friday 5^th June, Saturday 6^th June and Sunday 7^th June (matinee).

So, come along for some heartfelt moments of grief, anger, love and, above all, comedy. Truly a larger-than-life experience that will have you crying with laughter.

Alexander Valentine as Antonio - known as a sea captain to some but as a pirate to others. Antonio has fallen passionately in love with Sebastian and so he does everything he can to protect him. He even puts himself into danger, to follow his love into Illyria, despite being a wanted man.

Sean Morton as Duke Orsino - the ruler of the imaginary dukedom of Illyria. He's so in love with the Countess Olivia, he can barely think about anything else!

Andrew Razzell as Sir Toby Belch - Belch by name and belching by nature, probably due to the amount of alcohol he consumes. He blames it onto pickled herring but we all know better!

Claire Burnett as Feste - the jester. She's known as a 'fool' but she's anything but foolish. She's able to use her wit and clever quips to earn money from the other characters while quietly causing chaos as well as creating frivolity.

Alexander Wilson-Razzell as Sebastian - the twin brother of Viola. He thinks she has drowned and is mortified. However, he eventually wanders into Illyria to see the sights, little realising the chaos he's about to cause when mistaken for her.

Nina Wilson-Razzell as Viola - the twin sister of Sebastian. She thinks her brother has drowned in the shipwreck so she decides to protect herself in the strange land of Illyria by dressing as a man and going by the male name Cesario - little realising the trouble that this will cause. Not only does the Countess Olivia fall in love with her as a man, but she, in turn, falls in love with Duke Orsino. How will this love triangle resolve itself?

Peter Dodds as Malvolio - the pompous steward to Lady Olivia. Secretly in love with her but probably much more in love with himself, Malvolio delights in telling others off, being officious and trying to spoil everyone else's fun. No wonder he gets his comeuppance!

Rosy Razzell as Lady Olivia - a countess of Illyria. She's young, free and single and just inherited a fortune - no wonder she's in demand. However, this lady is not going to settle for just anyone, not even a Duke with status and money. In fact, until young Cesario comes along, she doesn't think she'll be marrying or even seeing any man. Ah, love always seems to put a spanner in the works!

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