'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.
Twelfth Night (2012) is a comedy film directed by Tim Carroll, released on May 4, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 55m. It stars Mark Rylance, Johnny Flynn, Liam Brennan and Samuel Barnett. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
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Mark Rylance
as Olivia
Johnny Flynn
as Viola
Liam Brennan
as Orsino
Samuel Barnett
as Sebastian
Colin Hurley
as Sir Toby Belch
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Sir Andrew
Paul Chahidi
as Maria
Stephen Fry
as Malvolio
John Paul Connolly
as Antonio
Peter Hamilton Dyer
as Feste
James Garnon
as Fabian
Ian Drysdale
as Priest / Valentine
Directed by Tim Carroll, written by William Shakespeare.
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 7 ratings.
Absolutely sensational. The play is done just like it was when it was created by The Bard - men playing the female roles and -what a treat- Mark Rylance as Olivia. The exciting cast includes Stephen Fry and Paul Chahidi, who makes good on his reputation as a "scene stealer." The late 16th Century text is not a barrier here, it is enjoyable and easy to follow. Those who want to explore further may want to look up…
Reviewed on August 8, 2018
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The main cast of Twelfth Night (2012) includes Mark Rylance, Johnny Flynn, Liam Brennan, Samuel Barnett and Colin Hurley. The film was directed by Tim Carroll. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Twelfth Night was released on May 4, 2012 and runs for 2h 55m.
Twelfth Night (2012) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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