Audience Reviews

“My first experience of Mask theatre but I’m definitely on the look out to see more.”

“Absolutely wonderful display of talent.”

Peterborough Mask Theatre’s summer production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night took place at the Peterborough Lido 9th July - 13th July 2024.

Following the success of 2023’s Faustus, Peterborough Mask Theatre returned once more to the Lido as part of their long running tradition of outdoor performances in July.

For one week only, they offered up their unique interpretation of Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece Twelfth Night by the light of the stars and the swimming pool.

In this classic tale of unrequited love and mistaken identity, twins Viola and Sebastian find themselves separated in a foreign land when their ship wrecks off its coast.

Disguised as Cesario, Viola falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on Olivia, who in turn only has eyes for Cesario while all the time idolised by Malvolio.

Cue riotous moments of laugh out loud comedy as these characters collide- often quite literally! Throw in a healthy dose of trickery, wooing and the odd duel and you have the recipe for a perfect summer’s evening.

“ The Lido is an excellent choice ... so much more atmosphere outside”

“Had a fantastic night … We came twice as so impressed. Lovely to see talent of all ages.”

Photos courtesy of Thomas Byron photography