Twelfth Night

Written by: William Shakespeare

Directed by: Charles Plester

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Presented as part of The Hitchin Festival

  • Monday 7th July to Saturday 12th July 2025

  • The Queen Mother Theatre

  • The Bancroft Players

  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book
  • Performance Status: Book

Summary

Shipwrecks, Shenanigans, and Shakespearean Spark!

Join The Bancroft Players as part of the Hitchin Festival for Twelfth Night — a delightful comedy of mistaken identities, unrequited love, and unexpected twists.

When Viola is shipwrecked and assumes a new identity, she’s swept into a whirlwind of love triangles, mischief, and mayhem in the court of Illyria. Packed with wit, romance, and unforgettable characters, this is Shakespeare at his most joyful.

A charming and mischievous night out — not to be missed!

Cast List

Viola                                              
Emily Smith
Olivia                                            
Ruby Clark
Maria                                            
Sam Powell
Fabia                                            
Vivien Kerr
Orsino                                          
Paul Boichat
Sebastien                                   
George Christy
Antonio                                        
Oscar O’Gara
Sir Toby Belch     
Doug Brooker
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Joe Hogan
Malvolio 
Toby Scott
Feste                                             
Arno Boichat
Player
Victoria Hope
Player
Emily Hill
Player
Emily Hancock
Player
Elena Hancock