Twelfth Night
Synopsis
Sir Alec Guinness, Sir Ralph Richardson and Joan Plowright star in this merry on-stage mix-up of identity, gender and love in Tony Award-winner John Dexter’s production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Originally broadcast on Britain’s ITV, this classic performance captures all the slapstick, puns and double entendres that have amazed and amused audiences for over four hundred years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sichel
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Marc Wilkinson
- Original Title
- Twelfth Night
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sichel
William Shakespeare
Marc Wilkinson
Cecil Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Toms
Production Design
Marc Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Peter Roden
Production Design
John Sichel
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twelfth Night
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What is Twelfth Night about?
Sir Alec Guinness, Sir Ralph Richardson and Joan Plowright star in this merry on-stage mix-up of identity, gender and love in Tony Award-winner John Dexter’s production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Originally broadcast on Britain’s ITV, this classic performance captures all the slapstick, puns and double entendres that have amazed and amused audiences for over four hundred years.
Who directed Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night was directed by John Sichel.
Who stars in Twelfth Night?
The principal cast of Twelfth Night includes Ralph Richardson, Alec Guinness, Joan Plowright, Gary Raymond, Adrienne Corri.
When was Twelfth Night released and how long is it?
Twelfth Night was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Twelfth Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twelfth Night was composed by Marc Wilkinson.