Twelfth Night

Interesting Facts

• «Twelfth Night» is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies and is frequently staged due to its humor and intricate plotlines.
• The title of the play refers to the Twelfth Night holiday, celebrated on the night of January 5th to 6th, marking the end of the Christmas season.
• One of the central themes of the play is gender identity and disguise, a popular motif in Renaissance theater.
• The play features a love triangle where Viola, disguised as a man, falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with Olivia, while Olivia falls for Viola, thinking she is a man.
• The play explores the theme of illusions and deceptions, both in love and social life, making it relevant in a modern context.
• The character Malvolio, the steward in Olivia's household, becomes the victim of a prank that underscores the theme of arrogance and self-satisfaction.