April 11-18, 2025
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Carolyn Howarth

Drayton Hall Theatre 

A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love. Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Lady Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with Cesario. When Viola’s long-lost brother shows up and is mistaken for Cesario, the love triangle becomes even more delightfully entangled. Guest artist Carolyn Howarth directed the production, having previously directed Romeo and Juliet at Longstreet Theatre in 2022. A veteran theatre professional, Howarth is one of the most respected directors of Shakespeare plays in the country, with extensive credits at esteemed venues such as Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Orlando Shakespeare Theatre.