Overview

The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.

Genres

Cast

Richard Briers

Malvolio

Tim Barker

Sea Captain/Antonio

Frances Barber

Viola / Cesario

James Simmons

Andrew Aguecheek

James Saxon

Sir Toby Belch

Caroline Langrishe

Olivia

Anton Lesser

Feste

Abigail McKern

Maria

Shaun Prendergast

Fabian