Twelfth Night

Touring nationally

  • 24 Oct -
    19 Nov

    24 Oct -
    19 Nov

    Sydney Opera House

    Gadigal Country

+1 more location in NSW+1 more location in NSW
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Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin Sebastian lost to the ocean.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20 minute interval)
Recommended age: 14+

Washed up in a strange new land, determined to survive, Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario and finds work with Duke Orsino, only to fall head over heels in love with him. But Orsino is in love with Olivia, who – grieving for her brother – refuses all offers of romance. Until, that is, she meets Cesario for the first time. A whirlwind of passion ensues, leaving no one unaffected, not even Olivia’s prudish housekeeper Malvolia, played by Jane Montgomery Griffiths (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Titus Andronicus).

Heather Fairbairn’s fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is a dark collision of hidden identities and unrequited love. Featuring all-new music by Sarah Blasko, Twelfth Night ultimately asks us to find light in the darkness.

If music be the food of love, play on

Act 1, Scene 1

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Twelfth Night

  • 24 Oct -
    19 Nov

    24 Oct -
    19 Nov

    Sydney Opera House

    Gadigal Country

  • 10 Oct

    10 Oct

    Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra

    Yuin Country

SYDNEY AND CANBERRA PRICES

Season package ticket prices

Adult Premium: $88
Adult A-reserve: $70
Concession Premium: $72
Concession A-reserve: $60
Under 18/Under 35* Premium: $45
Under 18/Under35* A-reserve: $35

Single ticket prices

Adult Premium: $110
Adult A-reserve: $88
Concession Premium: $90
Concession A-reserve: $75
Under 18/Under 35* Premium: $48
Under 18/Under35* A-reserve: $45
Previews: $45

*Under 35s prices are available for Sunday – Wednesday performances only. Under 18 prices are available for all performances.

School performances

Twelfth Night

School performances

  • 01 Nov -
    15 Nov

    01 Nov -
    15 Nov

    Sydney Opera House

    Gadigal Country

  • 03 Aug

    03 Aug

    Joan Sutherland Theatre, Penrith

    Dharug Country

Twelfth Night is recommended for audiences aged 14+. Please be advised that Shakespeare’s original play and this production contains sexual references and content. We recommend that adults bringing young people to the production take the time to discuss the plot and themes of Twelfth Night with them prior to attending. Resources about the play, including a detailed synopsis, can be found on the Shakespeare Hub.

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Accessibility

It’s important to us that Shakespeare’s work is accessible to all Australians, regardless of their physical abilities.
We’re pleased to offer a range of services and facilities to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
For a list of captioned and audio described performances, please contact our box office on 1300 305 730.
Call us via the National Relay Service — ask for Bell Shakespeare or 1300 305 730.

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Audio

Audio described performances and tactile tours, hearing enhancement and headsets.
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Auslan

Auslan interpreted and captioned performances
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