25 Dec 1996
Hamlet
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
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.
Top Billed Cast
Richard Briers Malvolio
Tim Barker Sea Captain/Antonio
Frances Barber Viola / Cesario
James Simmons Andrew Aguecheek
Christopher Ravenscroft Orsino
James Saxon Sir Toby Belch
Caroline Langrishe Olivia
Anton Lesser Feste
Abigail McKern Maria
Christopher Hollis Sebastian / Curio
Shaun Prendergast Fabian
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