Twelfth Night

The Australian Shakespeare Company returns to its beloved tradition of Shakespeare Under the Stars for an evening filled with laughter, romance, and musical chaos that will delight audiences of every age. The story unfolds under the night sky as Sir Toby Belch, the man credited with inventing partying itself, leads a group of mischievous revelers through their antics. Sir Andrew Aguecheek, a foolish nobleman who has lost his fortune and wit, finds himself at the center of farcical schemes orchestrated by Maria, the clever housemaid. Malvolio, an ambitious puritan with a rigid moral code, experiences a dramatic fall from grace when he becomes the target of a cruel prank that exploits his vanity. Viola, a young woman shipwrecked and forced to cross-dress as a man to secure employment, navigates the treacherous waters of courtly intrigue while pretending to be her brother. Olivia, a grieving noblewoman who has turned down one suitor only to find herself captivated by another in disguise, experiences a transformation of heart when secrets are revealed. Orsino, the Duke whose love is unrequited and his emotions constantly shifting, finds his path altered when truth collides with identity in this night of lyrical madness and theatrical delight.