June 2006 – Manor House Gardens, Lewisham
An interpretation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Contemporary words by Emma Warren
Directed by Sophie Austin
This story of revenge, trickery and unrequited Love was played out across the gardens. We took the audience on a hilarious adventure with darkness lurking around every corner.
The park became the backdrop to Illyria, where Viola is washed up looking for her brother. The play took on a filmic quality as the actors inhabited the whole of the park whilst the audience stayed seated. They watched as Sir Toby got into a fight in the distance and Malvolio, so in love, almost fell into the pond.
Meanwhile Orsino and Olivia revealed their hearts desires seated next to you on a picnic rug
“All so cleverly and painstakingly thought out. . . absolutely marvellous.” Audience Member
Gabriel Bisset-Smith – Sebastian
Anthony Bradbury – Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Kas Darley – Viola/Cesario
Piers Harrison – Fabian
James Henry Parker – Sir Toby Belch
Laura Hooper – Lady Olivia
Louise Mai-Newberry – Valentine
Rosanna Mason – Maria
Cara McHardy – Curio
Iain Peacock – Malvolio
Mark Stevenson – Feste
Graham Townsend – Antonio
Gareth Watkins – Count Orsino
Produced and Directed by Sophie Austin
Contemporary Words – Emma Warren
Assistant Director – Catherine Hooper
Hair and Makeup Design – Sally Hooper
Music – Cara Mchardy and Silas Stagdage
Costumes supplied by Greta Cresswell
Head Steward – Kathryn Allinson
Development – Laura Hooper and Kas Darley
Poster and programme design – Amy Perkins and Tim Sutton