Twelfth Night

'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 Theatreare a South West based theatre company that specialises in making Shakespeares 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 GateWhat to expect and what to bring:Car parking charges still apply in the Cardinham Woods. The event will be around two hours. More information here: https://www.forestryengland.uk/cardinham-woods. You can pay for the parking at the machines or using the RingGo App. The location is 31017.
The performance space is in the garden, behind the Woods Caf -What3Words- ///unloaded.waltz.fully
The show will begin at 4pm, so give yourself time to get there and set up beforehand.
The Woods Cafe closes at 4pm, so either come early for some of their delicious food and drinks, or bring your own refreshments. You're welcome to bring a picnic.
The toilets are in the main car park, which is a 3-minute walk from the performance space.
Please bring your own chairs or blankets. We will have a few benches as a backup, if you don't have a camping chair.
The sun will be out! The space is surrounded by trees, so you may find a shady spot, but please bring sun hats and wear sun cream and sometimes the shade can be chilly, so pack a jumper. And sometime it does rain, so pack a rain coat! Umbrellas block the view behind you, so theyre not so good, unless you stand at the back.
What happens if it does rain? The show will go on! Unless it torrential thunderstorms, in which case we will cancel the show and let you know via email that morning at the latest.
There can be midges in the air! They might not be out at this time, but if you have any insect repellent spray, it might be worth packing that. We'll have some citronella incense sticks.