Twelfth Night


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(4.5 stars; 131 reviews)

Twelfth Night is a delightful exploration of love and identity, set in the vibrant land of Illyria. When shipwrecked Viola disguises herself as a young man, she unwittingly becomes entangled in a web of romantic misunderstandings, leading to a series of comedic and poignant encounters.

As Duke Orsino pines for the beautiful Countess Olivia, who in turn falls for Viola's male persona, the stage is set for mistaken identities and unrequited affections. Shakespeare weaves a rich tapestry of characters, from the mischievous Sir Toby Belch to the pompous steward Malvolio, each contributing to the play's exploration of love's complexities.

With its themes of disguise, desire, and the fluidity of identity, Twelfth Night remains a timeless reflection on the nature of love and the folly of human behavior. This production, brought to life by LibriVox volunteers, captures the humor and depth of Shakespeare's work, inviting listeners to revel in the joy and chaos of this romantic comedy.

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Act 1 33:41 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Act 2 36:32 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Act 3 39:25 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Act 4 12:57 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Act 5 21:50 Read by LibriVox Volunteers

Reviews

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(5 stars)

This was such a wonderful listen! Malvolio kind of stole the show with his incredible delivery. This was also the best audio editing I've heard on LibriVox. There's appropriate background noise, like when they're near the sea you can hear seagulls. While I think this a pretty pathetic play, not at all at Shakespeare's usual standard I do really like Viola's character. She has just survived a shipwreck and is alone in a new country but she contrives a plan to prosper, even though it entails acting unconventionally. She is so agreeable that though she's new to the Duke's service he has become very fond of her as Cesario. She acts with honor in dealing with Lady Olivia and even when she's challenged to a duel by Sir Toby and Sir Andrew. It's hard not to feel bad for her in the last scene when everyone yells at her for something.

great play, decent rendition


(3.5 stars)

I loved the story! The play was hilarious at times. A few of the readers were a bit monotone, but overall it was a good listen. I particularly liked Viola & Feste’s voicings.

wonderful.


(5 stars)

the voice actors were simply wondeful. it felt as if i was right there watching them preform on stage. this really helped me to visualise the play for my english class, thank you.

Twelfth Night


(4 stars)

Nicely read but a few of the voices were somewhat mechanical. My favorite was the Clown.

UGH SO GOOD


(5 stars)

The actors did a spectacular job with this recording. There were moments I was literally laughing out loud and other times I was really moved to pity (with Malvolio for instance). I particularly liked Maria’s performance. Well done all around!


(4 stars)

Generally a good reading. The readers for Viola and Sebastian both spoke too fast, so they were difficult to understand. In contrast, the Olivia was perfect.

highly recommended


(5 stars)

well done by all readers. a Shakespearean classic, one of my favorites. malvolios was a tip top performance. very enjoyable listening experience

Great


(5 stars)

The voices were clear and distinct. Well read.