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   What is Twelfth Night about?

   • Twelfth Night is a play about desire’s power to override conventions of class, religion, and even gender. Several characters begin the play believing they want one thing, only to have love teach them they actually want something else. Orsino thinks he wants Olivia, until he falls in love with Viola (dressed as Cesario.)

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   When was Twelfth Night written?

   • Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck.

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   Why does Twelfth Night have conflict?

   • Because the play is primarily about the power desire has over people, love-struck characters who cannot come together provide both the forward momentum and the source of conflict in Twelfth Night’s plot. The first conflict we encounter involves Orsino and Olivia.

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   Why did Queen Elizabeth perform Twelfth Night?

   • Some scholars argue that Twelfth Night, or What You Will (the play's full title) was probably commissioned for performance as part of the Twelfth Night celebrations held by Queen Elizabeth I at Whitehall Palace on 6 January 1601 to mark the end of the embassy of the Italian diplomat, the Duke of Orsino.

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   Is Twelfth Night based on a true story?

   • Notable film adaptations of Twelfth Night include the 1996 version directed by Trevor Nunn, set in the 19th century, and the 2018 film All Is True, directed by Kenneth Branagh, which incorporates elements of Shakespeare’s later life into the narrative. These adaptations capture the play’s humor and romantic charm, emphasizing its enduring appeal.

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   When was Twelfth Night adapted by Cathleen Nesbitt?

   • An adaptation of Twelfth Night by Cathleen Nesbitt for the BBC was the first complete Shakespeare play ever broadcast on British radio. This occurred on 28 May 1923, with Nesbitt as both Viola and Sebastian, and Gerald Lawrence as Orsino.

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   Plot summary. How much do you know about Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night? This section takes you step by step through the play, helping you to identify key plot points. Twelfth Night is a...

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   A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Twelfth Night. Find out more about the shipwreck that separates twins Viola and Sebastian and the resulting love story.

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   A short summary of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Twelfth Night.

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   Twelfth Night is a play about desire’s power to override conventions of class, religion, and even gender. Several characters begin the play believing they want one thing, only to have love teach them they actually want something else.

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   Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian , who are separated in a shipwreck.

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   Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, written around 1601, is an entertaining comedy that navigates the themes of love, mistaken identity, and the topsy-turvy nature of human relationships. Set in the fictional kingdom of Illyria, the play follows the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck.

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   View all. In the kingdom of Illyria, the Duke Orsino laments over his unrequited love for the Lady Olivia, who is in mourning for her brother and has refused to see anyone for seven years. Meanwhile, a ship has been wrecked by a storm off the coast, casting the young noblewoman Viola onto shore.