Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Ethan Oulton
Viola has been separated from her brother in a devastating shipwreck. She (disguised as a boy) begins working for and subsequently falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in madly love with her, thinking she is a man. Olivia also has other suitors, namely Malvolio and the foppish Sir Andrew. When Sebastian, Viola’s twin brother, joins the fray, confusion is sown and hilarity ensues. This show has music, drunks, idiots, separated twins, and even a fool. Shakespeare’s timeless comedy has a variety of themes within its content. Desire vs. love, melancholy, madness, deception, and gender/sexual identity are all touched upon.
Arrrrr! Set in the land of Illyria, Twelfth Night lends itself to modern reinvention, new settings, and new eras. The Bangkok Community Theatre production is set in the golden age of piracy in a wind-blown and dilapidated island town complete with pirates, soldiers, and sailors.
Performance Dates
7:30pm, May 23, 24, 25 30,31 & June 1
Matinees 3pm, March 25 and June 1
Tickets: 800THB
Students Groups – 400 Baht per student (Matinees only)
For questions, email: info@bangkokcommunitytheatre.com
Audience: age 10+