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Starring SEANN WALSH, NATALIE ANDERSON and BAFTA Winner MOLLY WINDSOR. Sponsored by Staffordshire University, more cast announcements coming soon.
‘If music be the food of love, play on…’
Stafford Shakespeare is proud to present TWELFTH NIGHT: A Cornish Tale at the Gatehouse Theatre.
What’s it all about? Well, it’s a tale of a shipwreck, mistaken identity, girls pretending to be boys, genuine love, unrequited love, drinking, marriage, confusion, a love triangle and . . . well, we can’t give the ending away, can we?
Set in 1960s Cornwall, this vivid production will conjure up childhood memories of visits to Britain’s most beautiful coastline; beaches, fishing villages, costumes and music to match.
It’s a feast for the eyes and ears – and that’s before The Bard’s superb story-telling gets into its stride.
Twists, turns, sight gags, word-play – and some of Shakespeare’s most loved lines all add to this being a production that will leave you longing for more.
And probably another trip down to Cornwall.
The story in brief
Viola finds herself shipwrecked on the island of Illyria.
For protection, she disguises herself as a young man, Cesario, and enters the service of Duke Orsino to deliver love letters to Countess Olivia.
Amid a tangle of mistaken identities and passions, Olivia falls for Cesario, whose heart belongs to Orsino, who is still smitten with Olivia.
When Viola’s twin brother appears, complications peak and the laughter starts to rise like an incoming tide.
Packed with hilarious scenes and some of Shakespeare’s most memorable lines, this production will enthral audiences of all ages.
For long-term fans and newcomers alike, this age-old story has stood the test of time for good reason.
Don’t miss it!
‘Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.’
(Malvolio, Act 2 Scene 5)