“If music be the food of love, play on”
One of Shakespeare’s most romantic and hilarious comedies. Directed by Melanie Camp
Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young woman shipwrecked in the country of Illyria who decides to dress as a man to make her make her way in the new land. She comes to serve the lovesick Count Orsino in his courtship of Lady Olivia, who instead falls for the fetching young go-between. Along the way, we met Sir Toby Belch and other riotous court characters, as well as that officious steward, Malvolio.
Melanie Camp’s production, set by the seaside in the 1920s, promises to be a sassy, mischievous affair of colourful costumes and lively music. From raucous comedy to swooning romance, Twelfth Night swings through the many moods of love and life with wit and laughter.
Picnics highly recommended. Some seating available for koha, or bring your own cushions and blankets!
The Dell, Wellington Botanic Gardens, 17 February-3 March, 7pm (no show Mondays)
Matinee performances, Sunday 19 and 26 February, 4pm
Tickets $15 Full/ $10 Concession
Bookings through Downstage Theatre: Phone: 04 801 6946 or online
Door sales on the night (eftpos available)
In case of wet weather, check back here for updates and venue changes
CAST AND CREW
Producer: Sally Thorburn
Production Manager: David Goldthorpe
Director: Melanie Camp
Stage Manager: Joseph Mahoney
Assistant Stage Manager: Eden Williams
Publicity and Marketing Manager: Fiona McNamara
Set and Publicity Designer: Theo Wijnsma
Costume Designer: Jody Burrell
Lighting Designer: Elliott Harris
Musical Director: Hannah Fraser
Sound Designer: James Carroll
Duke Orsino: Vaughan Luckman
Olivia: Alexis Jackson
Viola: Alice Pearce
Sebastian: Andrew Gunn
Malvolio: Ross Young
Maria: Kirsty Hamilton
Sir Toby: Todd Dixon
Sir Andrew: Andrew Clarke
Fabian: Catherine Croft
Feste: Sam Hallahan
Antonio: Tessa Belich/ Hilary Penwarden
Company:
Xanda Eves
Jessica Coppell
Cathy-Ellen Paul
Hilary Penwarden
Anna Neyland
Tessa Belich
Book your tickets now!
is it happening today? The weather forecast is not good.
Is it still happening at The Dell tonight in this weather? Cheers.
Yes, the performance is on at the Dell tonight – Tuesday 21st February
Is it still happening at the Dell tonight (22/2) with the weather? Thanks
Hi Conor, Looks like we’ll be at our great wet weather venue Old St Paul’s Cathedral on Musgrove Street. We’re still hoping the forecast may clear up so check back here after 4pm for confirmation.
Hello! as at 4pm (Wednesday 22 Feb) we are definitely on at Old St. Paul’s. Do come along, it’s a great venue!
Is it still on at the Dell tonight (23 February)?
The performance is at Old St Pauls tonight (23 February)
No rain today but gale force wind. Dell or Old St. Paul’s?
The performance is at Old St Pauls tonight (23 February), 34 Mulgrave St, Thorndon. It is fine to take your picnics there.
How long is the performance?
Just over 2 1/2 hours including a 15 minute interval
Is it on tonight?
Yes
I meant at the Dell, sorry! Not sure what’s happening with the weather today.
Yes, at the Dell!