Twelfth Night tickets
About Twelfth Night
Don’t miss Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night as it arrives in a critically acclaimed revival from director Prasanna Puwanarajah. This bold production offers a fresh take on one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. Book Twelfth Night tickets on TodayTix.
After surviving a horrible shipwreck, Viola finds herself isolated on the peculiar land of Illyria. To survive, she disguises herself as a man and becomes entrenched in a complicated love triangle involving Duke Orsino and Countess Olivia. As identities become blurry and emotions ebb and flow, desire gives way to mayhem and outrageous comedy.
Twelfth Night in London boasts a formidable creative team, including music by Matt Maltese, set and costume design by James Cotterill, lighting design by Zoe Spurr and Bethany Gupwell, and sound design by George Dennis.
With brilliant design, original music, and a cast led by Freema Agyeman, Michael Grady-Hall, Gwyneth Keyworth, Samuel West, and Daniel Monks, this smashing reimagining of Twelfth Night is poignant and full of heart.
Run time
2hr 55min. Including Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
All Ages.
Start date
8th December, 2025
End date
17th January, 2026
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Moorgate
Bus numbers: (Beech Street) 76, 153; (City Road) 21, 43, 141, 205, 214, 271
Night bus numbers: (Beech Street) N76; (City Road) 43, 205, 214, 271
Car park: Aldersgate Street underground car park (10mins)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Take Goswell Road and turn right at Fann Street. Continue straight onto Fortune Street, before turning right at Whitecross Street and follow it all the way down to the theatre entrance.
More information about Twelfth Night
This new staging of Twelfth Night is fresh off a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon. This production brings great new energy to Shakespeare’s beloved comedy by leaning into its emotional vulnerability. Director Prasanna Puwanarajah’s staging of the show treats Illyria as a world where performance takes precedence. Characters hide behind false identities and facades as they yearn for connection, folks mistreat one another, and lies are told despite the hope for great love.
Original music by Matt Maltese is woven seamlessly throughout the production, heightening the already strong themes of longing and joy. The result, ultimately, is a Twelfth Night that feels both closely intimate and deeply expansive, allowing humour to land while giving room for the play’s quiet truths.
Twelfth Night is a play with an ensemble cast that delivers rich, detailed performances. Whether you were a fan of Twelfth Night already or are just seeing it for the first time, this production promises audiences a good laugh and the ability to reflect on what it means to be human.
What to watch for
- Viola is easily one of Shakespeare’s most famous roles of disguise. Her gender-bending has been central to the show since its very first performances.
- Twelfth Night actually refers to the twelfth night after Christmas, a holiday known as ‘Epiphany Eve.’
- The first time Twelfth Night was adapted for film was in 1910.
- Twelfth Night has been worked into musicals several times, including in Your Own Thing (1968), Music Is (1977), and All Shook Up (2005).
Frequently asked questions
What is Twelfth Night about?
Don’t miss Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night as it returns in this bold reimagining packed with its classic faux identities, romantic mayhem, and masterful comedy directed by the outstanding Prasanna Puwanarajah.
How do you get tickets for Twelfth Night?
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What is the running time of Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night runs for 2hr 55min. Including Interval.
Which theatre is Twelfth Night at?
Twelfth Night is at London's Barbican Centre, which is located at Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS.
What is the age recommendation for Twelfth Night?
All Ages.
Who wrote Twelfth Night?
William Shakespeare is the writer.
Who directed Twelfth Night?
Prasanna Puwanarajah is the director.
Is Twelfth Night appropriate for kids?
This classic comedy is wonderful for all ages.
Is Twelfth Night good?
This critically acclaimed staging of Twelfth Night is vibrant and emotionally devastating. It balances poignant storytelling and humour with moments of human tenderness. With striking design, beautiful music, and a formidable cast, this is a refreshing revival of a long-loved classic.
