By William Shakespeare
A madcap tale of mistaken identity guaranteed to captivate younger audiences. With music, laughs and lots to join in with, Shakespeare’s original text sizzles with anticipation as confusion clears to reveal a happy-ever-after (except for that dastardly steward, Malvolio). Whether you are six or sixty, it’s the perfect play to share with all the family.
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"Max Webster’s production erodes the barriers between classical drama and family-friendly fun."
The Guardian
"There is a rollicking gaiety to this production… I felt a touch of the true SHAKESPEAREAN MAGIC"
Sunday Telegraph (Tim Auld)
"THOROUGHTLY ENJOYABLE… kids, parents, boring old theatre critics like me all joining in the fun"
Angels and Urchins
"A supremely talented cast... kids are fully immersed in the story… A JOYOUS PRODUCTION"
Teaching Drama
"COLOURFUL, ENERGETIC and FUN... a great introduction to Shakespeare for young people”
The Stage
"WITTY, ENTERTAINING and IMAGINATIVE take on Shakespeare’s most wistful comedy."
Time Out
"TREMENDOUSLY ENJOYABLE"
WhatsOnStage
"Music is indeed the food of love in this LIVELY and ENGAGING production. The Open Air Theatre has a special enchantment that makes it the perfect place to introduce children to the theatre."
"...enough comedy, music and imagination to keep its young audience gripped, and more mature members happy too."
"...enough comedy, music and imagination to keep its young audience gripped, and more mature members happy too."
CREATIVE TEAM
- Yvonne Gilbert for Autograph – Sound Designer
- Rebecca Hanbury – Assistant Director
- Barbara Houseman – Season Associate Director
- Iain Johnstone – Composer
- Al Nedjari – Movement Director
- Ben Stones – Set & Costume Designer
- Charlotte Sutton – Casting Director
- Max Webster – Director
- Rachael Canning – Associate Designer
CAST
- Vera Chok – Maria
- Iain Johnstone – Feste/Antonio
- Guy Lewis – Sebastian/Sir Andrew Aguecheek
- Nick Malinowski – Malvolio/Orsino
- Riann Steele – Olivia
- Sarah Ridgeway – Viola
- Wayne Cater – Sir Toby Belch
