In parkland at the south end of Coogee Beach, perched on cliffs and surrounded by streets with Shakespearean names such as Oberon, Titania and Arden is the Federation style rotunda and beautiful tiered grass amphitheatre of Grant Reserve. This stunning setting is the home of Shakespeare Under The Stars and for our fifth season we’re performing one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays “Twelfth Night.”

Directed by Keith Agius

SYNOPSIS

Twins Viola and Sebastian are shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria. Separated in the storm, Viola makes it to shore while Sebastian is picked up by a passing ship, neither knowing the fate of the other. =

Being a woman in a strange land, Viola masquerades as a man and gains favour with Illyria’s leading nobleman, the Duke Orsino. The Duke is in love with a noblewoman, the Lady Olivia, who has recently lost her brother and does not return the Duke’s advances. When the Duke sends Viola (in her guise as a man) to the Lady Olivia to petition for her love on his behalf, the Lady instead falls instantly in love with Viola. The tale becomes even more twisted when Viola reveals to the audience that she has fallen in love with the Duke. =

To add to the love triangle, Olivia’s hand is sought by two other suitors, the foppish knight Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and Malvolio, the boorish head servant of Olivia’a household. =

And what of Sebastian? His imminent arrival in Illyria is set to confuse the situation even further. 

Add Olivia’s perpetually drunken uncle, Sir Toby Belch, the household clown Feste, and Olivia’s sharp tongued handmaiden Maria to divert love from it’s true course and we have the classic Shakespearean comedy of love gone wrong. =



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Directed by Keith Agius

DATES AND TIMES
February 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14 (Valentine’s Day) 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Time 7.00pm
Venue Grant Reserve (50 m south of Coogee surf club)
Entry Fee Adults: $20.00 zzz Concession $15.00 zzz Children: FREE
Tickets
www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849),
all Moshtix outlets or at the venue.



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Dress All those who come to our plays know that we encourage participation. Come prepared to audition for a role in the play!

Weather & Entry Fee Policy
Most of the events in the Crowne Plaza Coogee Arts Festival are held in the parklands surrounding Coogee Beach.
To find out whether an outdoor event has been cancelled, contact the Festival Hotline on 9664 4234 after 5.00 pm on the day of the performance. If pre-purchased, tickets will be validated for another performance. There are no refunds.