Twelfth Night

Synopsis

Or What You Will. Shakespeare comedy of mistaken identity, practical jokes and unrequited love. Rescued from a shipwreck the twins Viola and Sebastian arrive independently in Illyria, both thinking the other is drowned. Viola disguises herself as a boy and finds employment with the Duke who is in love with Olivia. Malvolio is the subject of a cruel joke played on him by Sir Toby Belch (yellow stockings cross-gartered) leading him to believe that Olivia loves him. But Olivia has fallen in love with the disguised Viola, while she is in love with the Duke (following it so far?!).

Our Review:

Paul Lucas-Scott - 1 November 2011

There is no doubt that, in this time of elongated West End runs, the masterful skill of the repertory company all too frequently is overlooked. To be able to switch between two shows on a weekly or even daily basis and to deliver each with passion and enthusiasm takes a level of proficiency far beyond the reach of many and yet – somehow – the Original Theatre Company contains eleven such individuals.

At the same time as they are touring their brilliant presentation of the farce See How They Run, this company are also delighting packed houses with an equally accomplished interpretation of Twelfth Night. To perform both with almost flawless perfection is a testament to a great deal of hard work and, for the returning patrons, demonstrates skill fully deserved of our admiration.

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