Twelfth Night

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“The Swivel Theatre Company’s adaptation of Twelfth Night was both thoughtful, moving and wonderfully funny. Without a doubt, one of the best nights out at the theatre I have had in London for a long while. 5 stars.” – Design my night

“The idea of setting Twelfth Night in 1920s Tangier, a place so mixed up that anything could happen, is a masterstroke. This setting adds new aspects to the characters and re-invents their struggles, yet does not lose any of the integrity present in the original script. It really is a breath of fresh air.” - Play Shakespeare

“It was one of the most enjoyable evenings I’ve spent in a theater in a very long time”

“We were so entertained and each and every member of the cast deserved the riotous applause of the audience. Please go and see it, you won’t regret it!” – My Village

“Set in 1920s Tangier, Morocco, its production of Twelfth Night provides a feast for the eyes and ears of the audience. All in all it was a brilliant evening. Having studied the play it was a pleasure to finally see it brought to life and in such an innovative way. I must thank Swivel Theatre for making my first experience of Fringe theatre a joyous and inspiring one.” - A Younger Theatre

“This production is fresh, funny and moving, the excellent live-music adds colour to an already vibrant production.” - Remotegoat

“Wonderful musical interludes, rich, captivating characters and affordable ticket prices make this new twist on an old classic your best fringe theatre production option this month.” - Itchy London

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Swivel’s version of Twelfth Night sets Illyria in 1920′s Tangier, Morocco. In this period Morocco was under the Protectorate of Spain and France, creating a unique mix of cultures. Tangier was a truly international city with half the population local and the other half foreigners from Europe and all around the world.

In this context anything was possible and makes an ideal setting for Illyria and the crazy story of Twelfth Night. We will capture all the sounds, colours and scents of 1920′s Morocco in this original and colorful production of Twelfth Night, with live music, traditional dance and, of course, Shakespeare’s comic genius!