The hilarious and surprisingly talented cast of Shakesoc succeeded in bringing to life all the celebrated aspects of Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’, adding humorous details to make it pertinent to uni life. The play included references to Devon and iconic songs such as ‘500 miles’ and ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ . The play also featured […]
Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night Review, Bristol Old Vic
In the midst of a party, drunken bohemians decide to put on a spontaneous production of ‘Twelfth Night’. From there, we get the twisted plot of confused identities, unrequited love, and madness that characterises the classic Shakespearean comedy. Although the play dates back to the 17th century, director Wils Wilson’s reimagining is accessible, humorous and, […]
Review: Twelfth Night @ Cygnet Theatre
I studied Twelfth Night four years ago under the guidance of my English teacher, who passed away this year in August. Although I know that I wasn’t his best student, my admiration and appreciation for Shakespeare and English literature stems from his guidance and teaching. I went to see this comedy at the Cygnet Theatre […]
Review: Twelfth Night @ The Globe Theatre
Twelfth Night has always been one of Shakespeare’s most memorable and fun-filled comedies. The Globe’s most recent production definitely fulfils that legacy, albeit with a much stronger emphasis on the merry side. Critics have slammed and applauded departing Globe artistic director Emma Rice’s version of the play in equal measure: traditionalists deem it controversial and […]