Twelfth Night, or What You Will

A witty, theatrical romantic comedy with mistaken identities and playful wordplay, performed with stagey charm and a wintry Victorian setting.

Directed by

Kenneth Branagh, Paul Kafno

Genres

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Starring

Richard Briers, Tim Barker, Frances Barber

Overview

The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.

How it feels

Whimsical, romantic, satirical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, deception, gender

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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