June 2006 - Manor House Gardens, Lewisham

An interpretation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Contemporary words by Emma Warren
Directed by Sophie Austin

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This story of revenge, trickery and unrequited Love was played out across the gardens. We took the audience on a hilarious adventure with darkness lurking around every corner.

The park became the backdrop to Illyria, where Viola is washed up looking for her brother. The play took on a filmic quality as the actors inhabited the whole of the park whilst the audience stayed seated. They watched as Sir Toby got into a fight in the distance and Malvolio, so in love, almost fell into the pond.

Meanwhile Orsino and Olivia revealed their hearts desires seated next to you on a picnic rug

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“All so cleverly and painstakingly thought out. . . absolutely marvellous.” Audience Member