The production marks Rebecca Hall's National Theatre debut, but her father Sir Peter previously ran the venue for a 15-year stint from 1973 to 1988, succeeding founding artistic director Laurence Olivier. Sir Peter Hall, who turned 80 in November, is currently also represented in the West End by his production of Sheridan's The Rivals, currently running at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket.
Here is a look at the production:
The cast for Twelfth Night also includes Cornelius Booth, Simon Callow (as Sir Toby Belch), James Clyde, Marton Csokas (Orsino), Amanda Drew (Olivia), Charles Edwards (Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Tony Haygarth, Samuel James, Richard Keightley, Ben Mansfield, Simon Paisley Day (Malvolio), David Ryall (Feste), Joseph Timms, Jeffry Wickham and Finty Williams (Maria). The production is designed by Anthony Ward, with lighting by Peter Mumford, music by Mick Sands, sound by Gregory Clarke and movement by Jack Murphy. The fight director is Kate Waters, and the associate director is Richard Twyman.
To book tickets, contact the box office on 020 7452 3000, or visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk.
