A Moroccan Twelfth Night at The Cockpit Theatre in March 2012

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 18, 2012 -- Swivel Theatre Company presents its version of Twelfth Night in March 2012. This production sets the country of Illyria in Morocco, giving a whole new resonance to the play. Viola washes ashore a country where a woman must dress as a man in order to work and to earn money. Set in the searing heat of North Africa, where men and women’s roles in society are very strictly defined and sharply delineated, this comedy of errors will be presented in a whole new context. We will explore questions of gender identity and sexual ambiguity in a rich and vibrant cultural setting.

This is the second production from Swivel Theatre Company, the challenge this new show represents doesn’t intimidate Director Diyan Zora. “This play has so many levels and it fits so well in this context that it’s really exciting to work on. We want to represent all the richness and diversity of Morocco”, says Diyan.

The Assistant Director is Clement Dadelsen, Director of the French theatre company “La compagnie de la Flibuste”, and brings with him the experience of touring around the chateaux of France over the last 4 years. La Compagnie de la Flibuste is also Swivel’s International Partner.

Twelfth Night will be at the Cockpit Theatre from Wednesday 29th February to Sunday 18th March 2012 (excluding Mondays). There is a discount for students, who will also be given an opportunity to discuss the play with the Director after the performance, in order to aid them in their study and understanding of the text.


Basic information:

Preview Night: Wednesday 29 February 2012 – tickets for preview night £7
Opening Night/Press Night: Thursday 1 March 2012
Performances every day except Mondays.
The show starts at 7.30pm each night.

Ticket prices:
-Adult £15
-Concessions £12
-(£13 for students requiring the debate session after the show)
-Preview Night only £7

Tickets can be purchased:
- Online – http://12th-night-play.co.uk/

- By Phone – 0207 258 2925

Post Show Student Debate Session
Any school booking over the size of 10 will be offered a post show debate session and discussion with the Director. This process will encourage student interaction with the story, and further enhance their understanding of the text.

About Swivel Theatre Company

Swivel Theatre Company is a theatre company based in London. Our mission is to produce classic theatre in a new and dynamic way, to make the plays more accessible to the general public. Our motto is “Classic theatre … with a twist”.

Our first production was Othello, which ran at Barons Court Theatre from 1 to 20 February 2011. Othello sold out one week prior to its opening night, playing to full capacity every night. Approximately 1000 people came to see the show, earning it rave 5-star reviews in the media.

For more information please visit www.othello-live.co.uk

For more information contact:
Rakshita (Raks) Patel
Swivel Theatre Company
Telephone: 07958 601326
Email: swiveltheatre@live.co.uk
http://12th-night-play.co.uk/
http://swivel-live.co.uk/

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