CREDITON Arts Centre, with local company "Cider with Jonesy”, are excited to present Shakespeare in the Square 2024 in Crediton’s Town Square from Wednesday, July 3 to Saturday, July 6. 

A trio of actors during rehearsals for ‘Twelfth Night’.
A trio of actors during rehearsals for ‘Twelfth Night’. (Mike Palmer)

Two actors during rehearsals for the Shakespeare in the Square 2024.
Two actors during rehearsals for the Shakespeare in the Square 2024. (Mike Palmer)

If music be the food of love… play on!

Welcome to Illyria and the festival of “Twelfth Night”.

Backstage, in the artists' compound, headliner Orsino is once again vying for the attention of Olivia.

A large group of the cast during rehearsals for ‘Twelfth Night’. Photo: Mike Palmer
A large group of the cast during rehearsals for ‘Twelfth Night’. Photo: Mike Palmer (Mike Palmer)

An emotional scene during rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Square 2024.
An emotional scene during rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Square 2024. (Mike Palmer)

Recently bereaved of her beloved brother, Olivia is not playing ball… that is until Viola arrives disguised as “new kid on the block” Cesario.

Then there’s Olivia’s entourage, a crew of mischief makers and hedonistic revellers, intent on taking her PA Malvolio down a peg or two.

Making a point during rehearsals for ‘Twelfth Night’. Photo: Mike Palmer
Making a point during rehearsals for ‘Twelfth Night’. Photo: Mike Palmer (Mike Palmer)

Pondering during rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Square 2024.
Pondering during rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Square 2024. (Mike Palmer)

With mistaken identities, raucous characters and popular music this promises to be a vibrant and joyful interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays.

Performances are 7.30pm, tickets £12/£5/£30 family (two adults, two children), from: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DGUW .

Music, food, drink and general fun each evening from 6.30pm.