Twelfth Night (or What You Will)

Set in the 1950s during the festive season, post-war Illyria, marked by loss, is still finding its way back to joy when a shipwreck brings 'most wonderful' chaos to its shores.

‘Methinks ’tis time to smile again …’

Set in the 1950s during the festive season, post-war Illyria, marked by loss, is still finding its way back to joy when a shipwreck brings ‘most wonderful’ chaos to its shores.

In a melancholic world that craves merriment, disguises are donned, deceptions are devised, celebration collides with propriety, restraint with defiance and love is in the air, leading to hilarious and emotional outcomes.

Join Sun & Moon Theatre in the open air for Shakespeare’s greatest comedy drama, featuring a tight-knit playful ensemble, live music, wit, laughter, mistaken identities, love and of course cakes and ale! Twelfth Night (or What You Will) is a vibrant production that will delight and entertain – join us this season, rain or shine, for some midsummer madness.

Sun & Moon Theatre are a South West based theatre company that specialises in making Shakespeare’s works engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for audiences of all ages. They are delighted to be returning to Cardinham Woods! Bring chairs and blankets, picnics are welcome and dogs are allowed. Previous collaborations with Into Bodmin include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2019), As You Like It (2021), Much Ado About Nothing (2022), Romeo and Juliet (2023), The Winter’s Tale (2024) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2025).

Reviews:

★★★★★ “Sun & Moon Theatre have worked their magic once again. Whether you are a fan of Shakespeare or not, I urge you to see this company in action and discover why they are loved by audiences of all ages” – Entertainingly Different
★★★★★ “Creative genius … a magical production” – Remote Goat
★★★★ “A delightful production … dramatic, comic and, by the end, extremely touching. I heartily recommend it” – Reviews Gate