Twelfth Night unfolds through the lens of gender confusion, a hallmark of comedic storytelling. Shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, Viola and her twin brother Sebastian are separated, leading Viola to disguise herself as a man named Cesario. When she arrives at Duke Orsino’s court, she becomes a messenger for his unrequited love for the aloof Lady Olivia. Meanwhile, Olivia is also the object of affection for multiple suitors, including the self-important steward Malvolio and the inept Sir Andrew Aguecheek. As desire intertwines with disguise, Viola finds herself in love with Orsino while Olivia falls for Cesario, setting the stage for a tangled web of romantic entanglements. The arrival of Sebastian complicates matters as he marries Olivia, believing her to be Cesario, leading to a climactic revelation in the final act.

This audiobook features a talented cast, including Emma Faye as Viola, Kendra Murray as Olivia, Cate Barratt as Sir Toby Belch, Alan Weyman as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Lillian Rachel as Malvolio, Marty Krz as Feste, and Laura Richcreek as Orsino. Additional voices are provided by Claudia Anglade, Linda Barrans, PJ Morgan, Denis Daly, and John Burlinson. Enjoy the music arranged by Alan Weyman and Marty Krz, and the expertly edited audio by Denis Daly. Text for this adaptation is kindly provided by playshakespeare.com.