Twelfth Night Tickets

Twelfth Night in London

The RSC’s critically acclaimed production of Twelfth Night comes to the City of London's iconic Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited run this festive season. Doctor Who star Freema Agyeman heads up the cast of Shakespeare’s riotous gender-bending play, which features new songs by singer-songwriter Matt Maltese. This “fresh, insightful” (What’s on Stage) production comes to London for a strictly limited run - secure your tickets today.

What is the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night about?

“If music be the food of love, play on”

Noblewoman Viola is caught in a storm and shipwrecked on the island of Illyria. Believing herself to be the only survivor and mourning for her lost twin brother, Sebastian, and her crew, Viola disguises herself as a serving boy, Cesario. “Cesario” is employed by the household of love-sick duke, Orsino, and Viola quickly develops feelings for him. But when Orsino sends Viola to woo the Countess Olivia on his behalf, the lady immediately falls for “Cesario”. Caught in a love triangle where everyone has something to hide, Viola must navigate the chaos of loss, longing and unexpected love.

Twelfth Night, or what you will, is believed to have been written around 1601, and is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies. Moving, funny and bittersweet, this “inspired and spellbinding” (The Stage) production features brand-new songs by Matt Maltese. Book your tickets today!

Who are the cast of Twelfth Night?

Confirmed casting for the London transfer of Twelfth Night includes Freema Agyeman as Olivia, Samuel West as Malvolio and Michael Grady-Hall as Feste, all reprising their roles from the production's 2024 run at the RSC.

Freema Agyeman is an award-winning British actor, best known for her role as Martha Jones on Doctor Who. Other credits include NBC medical drama New Amsterdam, Sense8 for Netflix and The Matrix Resurrections. Her stage credits include God of Carnage, Romeo and Juliet and White Rabbit Red Rabbit.

Samuel West is a BAFTA and Olivier-nominated British actor and director. His credits include Slow Horses, Howards End, Notting Hill, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, Any Human Heart, and All Creatures Great and Small.

Michael Grady-Hall is a British actor, facilitator and theatremaker. His credits include Jack Ryan, Clash of the Titans, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The House of Shades and All’s Well that Ends Well. He is a co-founder of award-winning theatre companies Smooth Faced Gentlemen and Three’s Company.

Further casting is to be announced.

Who are the creative team of Twelfth Night?

Twelfth Night is written by William Shakespeare. The production is directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah and features new music by Matt Maltese.

Prasanna Puwanarajah is a British actor, director, and writer. His credits include Fear Fatigue, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Moth and Venice Preserved.

Matt Maltese is a British-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer, whose work combines indie rock with chamber pop. He has released four studio albums, the latest of which, Driving Just to Drive, was released in 2023. As a songwriter, he has penned work for artists including Birdy and Matilda Mann.

The creative team includes set and costume design by James Cotterill (Hamlet, Botticelli in the Fire) and lighting design by Zoe Spurr (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Bonnie and Clyde) and Bethany Gupwell (Brown Girls Do It Too, Lady Dealer).

Book Tickets for Twelfth Night at the Barbican Theatre Today!

Let yourself be swept away by Twelfth Night this festive season! This fresh, moving take on Shakespeare's beloved comedy is a “proper festive winner” (What’s on Stage) that’s “as bittersweet as a 90% dark chocolate” (All That Dazzles). Don’t miss your chance to see this acclaimed production, in London for a strictly limited season this Christmas - secure your tickets for Twelfth Night at the Barbican Theatre today!