Twelfth Night
Synopsis
'Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit.' Filled with a cast of unforgettable characters, Twelfth Night combines cruelty with high comedy and the pangs of unrequited love with some of the subtlest poetry and most exquisite songs Shakespeare ever wrote. The Globe revisits its award-winning Twelfth Night of 2002 with an all-male Original Practices production, exploring clothing, music, dance and settings possible in the Globe of around 1601. Mark Rylance reprises his performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night, 10 years after its original premiere at Middle Temple Hall and The Globe. Synopsis In the household of Olivia, two campaigns are being quietly waged - one by the lovesick lord Orsino against the heart of the indifferent Olivia; the other by an alliance of servants and hangers-on against the high-handedness of her steward, the pompous Malvolio. When Orsino engages the cross-dressed Viola to plead with Olivia on his behalf, a bittersweet chain of events follows.
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Shakespeare: Twelfth Night (Shakespeare's Globe)Official
Type: Clip • Published 2013-08-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 29, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Carroll
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Claire van Kampen
- Original Title
- Twelfth Night
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare's Globe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Carroll
William Shakespeare
Claire van Kampen
Sian Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Carroll
Director
Sian Williams
Director of Photography
Claire van Kampen
Original Music Composer
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What is Twelfth Night about?
'Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit.' Filled with a cast of unforgettable characters, Twelfth Night combines cruelty with high comedy and the pangs of unrequited love with some of the subtlest poetry and most exquisite songs Shakespeare ever wrote. The Globe revisits its award-winning Twelfth Night of 2002 with an all-male Original Practices production, exploring clothing, music, dance and settings possible in the Globe of around 1601. Mark Rylance reprises his performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night, 10 years after its original premiere at Middle Temple Hall and The Globe. Synopsis In the household of Olivia, two campaigns are being quietly waged - one by the lovesick lord Orsino against the heart of the indifferent Olivia; the other by an alliance of servants and hangers-on against the high-handedness of her steward, the pompous Malvolio. When Orsino engages the cross-dressed Viola to plead with Olivia on his behalf, a bittersweet chain of events follows.
Who directed Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night was directed by Tim Carroll.
Who stars in Twelfth Night?
The principal cast of Twelfth Night includes Mark Rylance, Johnny Flynn, Liam Brennan, Samuel Barnett, Colin Hurley.
When was Twelfth Night released and how long is it?
Twelfth Night was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Twelfth Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twelfth Night was composed by Claire van Kampen.