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Twelfth Night

2012 | 175m | English

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Director: Tim Carroll
Writer: William Shakespeare
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'Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit.' Filled with a cast of unforgettable characters, Twelfth Night combines cruelty with high comedy and the pangs of unrequited love with some of the subtlest poetry and most exquisite songs Shakespeare ever wrote. The Globe revisits its award-winning Twelfth Night of 2002 with an all-male Original Practices production, exploring clothing, music, dance and settings possible in the Globe of around 1601. Mark Rylance reprises his performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night, 10 years after its original premiere at Middle Temple Hall and The Globe. Synopsis In the household of Olivia, two campaigns are being quietly waged - one by the lovesick lord Orsino against the heart of the indifferent Olivia; the other by an alliance of servants and hangers-on against the high-handedness of her steward, the pompous Malvolio. When Orsino engages the cross-dressed Viola to plead with Olivia on his behalf, a bittersweet chain of events follows.
Release Date: May 04, 2012
Director: Tim Carroll
Writer: William Shakespeare
Genres: Comedy
Keywords filmed theater, all male cast
Production Companies Shakespeare's Globe
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Sep 16, 2025
Entered: Apr 20, 2024
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Name Character
Mark Rylance Olivia
Johnny Flynn Viola
Liam Brennan Orsino
Samuel Barnett Sebastian
Colin Hurley Sir Toby Belch
Roger Lloyd Pack Sir Andrew
Paul Chahidi Maria
Stephen Fry Malvolio
John Paul Connolly Antonio
Peter Hamilton Dyer Feste
James Garnon Fabian
Ian Drysdale Priest / Valentine
Jethro Skinner Captain
Ben Thompson Curio
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Jenny Tiramani Set Designer
Sian Williams Director of Photography
Tim Carroll Director
Claire van Kampen Original Music Composer
William Shakespeare Author
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Tomasina
10.0

Absolutely sensational. The play is done just like it was when it was created by The Bard - men playing the female roles and -what a treat- Mark Rylance as Olivia. The exciting cast includes Stephen Fry and Paul Chahidi, who makes good on his reputation as a "scene stealer." The late 16th Century ... text is not a barrier here, it is enjoyable and easy to follow. Those who want to explore further may want to look up the great Mark Rylance and his reasons for signing the Declaration of Reasonable Doubt.

Jun 23, 2021