Methinks ’tis time to smile again …’

Set in the 1950s, 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 melancholy 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 dynamic ensemble, live music, wit, laughter, mistaken identities, love and of course cakes and ale! Suitable for all ages, this is a vibrant production that will delight and entertain – bring chairs and blankets, pack a picnic and join us this season, rain or shine, for some midsummer madness …

This will be Sun & Moon Theatre’s fifth summer with Exeter Phoenix, having performed at Rougemont Gardens with A Midsummer Night’s Dream last year to sold out shows, The Winter’s Tale in 2024, Romeo and Juliet in 2023 and Much Ado About Nothing in 2022.

Show Timings:

• Thu 30 Jul: 7pm
• Fri 31 Jul: 7pm
• Sat 01 Aug: 7pm
• Sun 02 Aug: 2pm

Feedback from previous work:

★★★★★ “What an ensemble – this is the hallmark of great performance … The Company aim to bring Shakespeare to as wide an audience as possible and through their skill and nous they create the most accessible and enjoyable productions” – Reviews Gate

★★★★★ “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

About Sun & Moon Theatre:

Based in Exeter, Sun & Moon Theatre specialise in making Shakespeare’s works engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for a wide range of audiences of all ages. They work with original text, using Quarto and First Folio scripts. They adapt their show to every audience and performance space and their goal is always to entertain and invite their audiences to share in brilliant stories, text and characters that have stood the test of time, always asking ‘Why this play now?’.

Additional information

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including 20 minute interval)

Age guidance: Suitable for all ages

Content warning: Themes of grief.

Please note this performance takes place outside. You may bring your own chair, blanket or cushion to sit on and refreshments can be brought into the park. In the event of wet weather, the performance may be moved into Exeter Phoenix and bookers will be contacted.

The seating area is on grass. For access enquiries, please contact the box office.

Pre-show touch tour available upon request. Please email annaruth.peelcusson@exeterphoenix.org.uk with ‘Twelfth Night Touch Tour’ in the subject line to book your place. Touch tours give visually impaired theatre-goers and audience members with learning differences or other sensory and communication needs the opportunity to touch the sets, props and costumes to familiarise themselves ahead of the performance.

To get the £40 family offer – please select two £16 recommended price tickets AND two child tickets and the offer will appear at the checkout.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Venue: Rougemont Gardens

*Subject to a £1.50 ticketing system charge. We don’t charge this to make a profit. Find out more >>