Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare‘s masterpiece TWELFTH NIGHT at the Barbican Theatre, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Director Prasanna Puwanarajah revives his ‘inspired and spellbinding’ (The Stage) production, iconically designed by James Cotterill, which sees Samuel West (Malvolio), Freema Agyeman (Olivia), and Michael Grady-Hall (Feste) reprising their critically acclaimed performances.
With original music and songs composed by singer songwriter Matt Maltese, don’t miss this bittersweet freewheeling miracle of farce, longing, love and life, playing for 6 weeks only until 17 January 2026.
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What is Twelfth Night about?
A woman survives a shipwreck and washes up on an unknown shore. Alone and bereaved of her twin brother, she embarks on a secret new life as a go-between for two people in the extremity of love and grief. Caught up in the ensuing love triangle, she experiences the chaos and humanity of unexpected love; and discovers that in Illyria, everyone is hiding something.
Ticket Information
Tickets available for performances from 8 Dec 2025 – 17 Jan 2026.
Running Time
2hrs 55mins (incl. interval)
Cast & Creatives
Samuel West (Malvolio), Freema Agyeman (Olivia), Michael Grady-Hall (Feste)
William Shakespeare (Writer), Prasanna Puwanarajah (Director), James Cotterill (Set & Costume Design), Zoe Spurr & Bethany Gupwell (Lighting Design), Matt Maltese (Music Composer), George Dennis (Sound Design)
The Barbican Theatre is part of the Barbican Centre, which was opened by the Queen in 1982. As well as being a centre for art, cinema, and other culture, the building is the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and recently has received transfers from the Open Air Theatre of successful productions like Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita.
FAQs
Where is Twelfth Night playing?
Twelfth Night is playing at the Barbican Theatre.
How long is Twelfth Night?
The Twelfth Night running time is 2hrs 55mins, incl. interval
Who wrote Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night is written by William Shakespeare, and this adaptation is directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah.
Groups & Schools
Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £49.50
Valid Monday -Thursday evenings and Thursday matinees
School Groups of 10+: Best available seats (excluding premiums and price band A) reduced to £25
Valid Monday -Thursday evenings and Thursday matinees
EXCLUSIONS APPLY Rates subject to change and availability
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