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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Show all reviewsThe Times
"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
- Director – Max Webster
- Set and Costume Designer – Ben Stones
- Movement Director – Al Nedjari
- Composer – Iain Johnstone
- Sound Designer – Yvonne Gilbert for Autograph
- Casting Director – Charlotte Sutton
- Season Associate Director – Barbara Houseman
- Assistant Director – Rebecca Hanbury
The cast
- Sir Toby Belch – Wayne Cater
- Maria – Vera Chok
- Feste / Antonio – Iain Johnstone
- Sebastian / Sir Andrew Aguecheek – Guy Lewis
- Malvolio / Orsino – Nick Malinowski
- Viola – Sarah Ridgeway
- Olivia – Riann Steele
