Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare
Theatre in the Forest 2026: Twelfth Night
Join us on the island of Illyria this summer for Shakespeare’s hilarious romance of mistaken identity! Shipwrecked twins Viola and Sebastian are separated, each assuming that the other is drowned. When Viola disguises herself as a boy to work for the Count Orsino, a hilarious comedy of mistaken identity and misunderstanding unfolds, full of romance, revenge and…yellow stockings!
Red Rose Chain’s Theatre in the Forest returns this summer to Sutton Hoo, the beautiful National Trust site at the heart of the Suffolk Coast. Co-directed by David Newborn and Katy Latham, and with a cast of Red Rose Chain’s core actors, Twelfth Night will be in memory of Jo, using her adaptation from her 2011 production and her unique Theatre in the Forest style.
Event details
22 July – 22 August
Performances Tuesday – Saturdays
Show starts at 7.30pm. Sutton Hoo gates open from 5pm for ticket holders. Theatre space opens at 6pm for pre-show
Special events: Free pre-theatre workshop for young people aged 7-16 on 29 July
Age guidance: Theatre in the Forest is perfect for all ages and a great way to introduce children to Shakespeare!
Tickets
Full price: £33 | Over 65: £28 | Under 16s: £13.12 | Concessions*: £15
*Concessions are full-time students, people with disabilities or in receipt of benefits/pension credits
Family ticket offer: (2 full price, 2 under 16 concessions) £76.12
About Theatre in the Forest
Theatre in the Forest is famed for making Shakespeare accessible and fun for all, staying true to the text while injecting high energy, dance, music, colour and magic! What once started out as two nights at Rendlesham Forest in 2000, the event has since turned into one of Suffolk’s biggest and best loved outdoor theatre events!
Sutton Hoo has been the home of Theatre in the Forest since 2022 – the perfect backdrop for a magical evening enjoying Shakespeare as the sun goes down and the stars appear!
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CAST
VINCENT MOISY as Malvolio
GEORGIA REDGRAVE as Viola
DARREN LATHAM as Orsino/Sir Andrew Aguecheek
EMILY JANE KERR as Sir Toby Belch
NADIA JACKSON as Olivia
JOSEPH RUSSELL as Sebastian/Maria
ALEC MURRAY as Feste
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Visit Sutton Hoo
Why not make a day of your trip and take in Sutton Hoo’s historic landscape? Follow a walking trail, let your kids run wild at the playground, and climb to the top of the viewing tower to see a birds eye view of the Royal Burial Ground!
Sutton Hoo will be open to ticket holders from 5pm, so why not head there early to enjoy the incredible scenery of this historic site?
Fancy a bite?
King’s River Cafe at Sutton Hoo has lots of food and drink on offer for your pre-theatre picnics, including takeaway snacks, hot and cold drinks, alcoholic drinks, ice creams, and snacks!
Ice creams, sweets and hot chocolate will also be available from the stand at theatre during the interval!
Smokey Deez will be at Sutton Hoo before the show for delicious hand made pizza!
What’s nearby?
In the heart of Woodbridge, just down from Market Square, you can find New Street Market!
A cafe, restaurant, bar and events space serving all of Suffolk with the tastiest and most thoughtfully presented food and drink. Informal, welcoming, community-oriented and full of good vibes, New Street Market serves local, sustainable and organic dishes, natural and biodynamic wine and seriously good cocktails. Open Tuesday to Sunday for brunch and lunch, Wednesday to Saturday for dinner and drinks.
Where to find them?
New Street Market, 70 New St, Woodbridge IP12 1DX
Where to stay?
Set within the historic surroundings of Letheringham Water Mill near Woodbridge, Letheringham Water Mill Cottages offer a peaceful countryside escape beside the River Deben. They are proudly dog friendly, with secure gardens, beautiful grounds and thoughtful touches for both guests and their dogs. Comfortable, stylish and full of character, these cottages provide the perfect place to spend time together, explore the Suffolk countryside and coast, and enjoy a relaxing break away!
Where to find them?
Letheringham Water Mill Cottages, Hall Road, Letheringham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7RE
