Feb 2025 Twelfth Night @ The Briars - OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE
Mistaken identities, love triangles and elaborate pranks – Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy comes to the Briars in a dazzling and unforgettable new production by MPtc.
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT!
VIOLA, disguised as CESARIO Gemma Louise Murphy
ORSINO, duke of Australia Sean Kelly
OLIVIA, an Australian countess Holly Blake
MALVOLIA, steward in Olivia’s household Kate Tomkins
SIR TOBY BELCH, Olivia’s kinsman Maxine Neville
ANDREW AGUECHEEK, Sir Toby’s companion Shwethadri Santhu
MARIA, a waiting gentlewoman Amy Penning
SEBASTIAN, Viola’s brother Iona Shephard
FESTE, Olivia’s jester Gabrielle Ward
ANTONIO, friend of Sebastian Carrolyn Moczynski
CURIO/PRIEST/OFFICER Peter Eddy
Venue Information
Mornington Peninsula - Mt Martha, The Briars
450 Nepean Hwy Mount Martha, VIC 3934
YOUR EXPERIENCE
It is not possible to rent outdoor seating at this event. You may still bring along your own chairs, so please plan accordingly!
Please note that high rise chairs may be positioned further back so as to not obstruct the view of other patrons.
Feel free to bring a picnic rug or sit on the grass and enjoy your own picnic items, or you may purchase a glass of local wine from our pop-up bar on site.
Please note that "the show must go on!" Come rain or shine! Please plan accordingly—i.e., bring a raincoat if it looks like rain. There will be no refunds unless a performance is abandoned due to inclement weather, but where possible, we will endeavour to accommodate patrons at other performances.
GETTING THERE
Public Transport
No public transport available to this locations.
Driving
The Briars
450 Nepean Hwy Mount Martha, VIC 3934
(1 Hours Drive from Melbourne)
The Briars
450 Nepean Hwy Mount Martha, VIC 3934
Please follow the signs and park at the top of the hill. We will have parking and traffic staff to assist.
BOX OFFICE
Tickets may be purchased via trybooking
Please contact MPtc for all ticket management enquiries.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please contact the Mornington Shire Council for accessibility information related to this event.