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?!). This production of Shakespeare's timeless romantic comedy has a Jazz Age setting and puts the emphasis on strong story-telling, visual style, colour and music. Great family entertainment and an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for all ages.| 11 Jul 01 to 14 Jul 01 | Kirkgate Centre Cockermouth, Cumbria Performance Details => Venue archive |
