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Audio performed by Stella Gonet, Gerard Murphy and a full cast
Viola and her twin brother, Sebastian, are separated during a shipwreck. When she arrives on the shores of Illyria, she presumes Sebastian is dead. The ship’s captain helps her disguise herself as a man, and she enters the service of Duke Orsino, with whom she falls in love. Orsino, however, loves the Countess Olivia, who has foresworn any suitors while she mourns the death of her father and brother. Orsino begs Cesario (Viola in disg ...more
Viola and her twin brother, Sebastian, are separated during a shipwreck. When she arrives on the shores of Illyria, she presumes Sebastian is dead. The ship’s captain helps her disguise herself as a man, and she enters the service of Duke Orsino, with whom she falls in love. Orsino, however, loves the Countess Olivia, who has foresworn any suitors while she mourns the death of her father and brother. Orsino begs Cesario (Viola in disg ...more
Definitely rivals A Midsummer Night’s Dream for my favourite comedy. Very quotable. OBSESSED with Maria and Sir Toby’s scheme against Malvolio.
Lots of potential for comedy in this -- I suspect I need to see a better production to really appreciate it.
Update: now that I've seen it performed live, it was much funnier! ...more
Update: now that I've seen it performed live, it was much funnier! ...more
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