Robert Forknall · Director
Dawn Archer · General Manager
Dan Bull · Graphic Design
Jill Hogan · Brand and content
Kent’s Changeling Theatre has become one of the most regular performing groups in the festival’s history. The company returns with Shakespeare’s timeless comedy about love and mistaken identity, Twelfth Night. A classic tale of boy meets girl … sort of.
A play by William Shakespeare.
If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.
Shipwrecked on an unknown shore, Viola is separated from her twin brother Sebastian. She thinks he’s dead. He thinks she’s dead. And everyone else has no idea which one’s which.Viola embraces a secret new identity by disguising herself as a boy to work for the Duke Orsino. She falls in love with him, but he’s already in love with Olivia. Olivia then falls for Viola thinking she’s Sebastian.
Who’s who? Who’s in love with who? Confusion, misdemeanour and farce abound in this fast-paced comedy full of gender and sexual ambiguity, where none of the characters really know what’s going on!
If music be the food of love, play on.
Bring a picnic and a chair and enjoy outdoor theatre at its flamboyant best!
*This performance will be mic’d.
There will be no Festival Shuttle Bus available for this performance.
TRAIN
London St Pancras (or Stratford International) ➡️ Ashford International
TICKETS
Paper tickets will not be distributed via the box office. Please show your email ticket confirmation on your mobile phone upon arrival.
SEATING
Seating is unreserved and operates on a first come first serve basis.
WHEN DO DOORS OPEN?
Doors open approximately 30 minutes before each event.
ACCESSIBILITY
It is our ambition to have as many people connected to the arts as possible. Please understand that we primarily use medieval churches and access can be challenging in these ancient buildings. Our Front of House team will be available to assist and direct you during your visit.
TOILETS
Public toilets are available in the car park diagonally opposite the venue.
PARKING
There is free parking on the street and paid parking diagonally opposite the venue.
