Twelfth Night or what you will @ Lawrence batley courtyard

Noisy Cow Theatre Co are defying heteronormativity to bring forth a production which is unashamedly and delectably queer in all rights: whether you want a gay pirate, a pining romantic, or a genderfluid heartthrob — this play is for you. Gender and identity become remarkably fluid and ever-changing concepts within this beloved play. If there was ever a testament to Shakespeare’s relevance in the modern day, this is it.

Following a shipwreck that takes her twin brother Sebastian from her, Viola assumed the guise of Cesario and begins to work for Count Orsino, who is hopelessly in love with the beautiful Olivia. When sent to woo Olivia on Orsino’s behalf, things quickly spiral out of control for Viola, and luck may also have it that dear Sebastian survives yet. Meanwhile, Sir Toby and his band are driven to ensure the good times last, so when Malvolio threatens to cut the festivities short, they devise a plan involving a letter with questionable language and a focus on the colour yellow.

A fast-paced, deliciously dirty and chaotic comedy about love, cross-dressing and hard partying!

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https://www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/drama/twelfth-night-or-what-you-will/

• Thursday 7th August 2025

• 7pm, 6.30pm doors open

• Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen St, Huddersfield HD1 2SP (map)

Twelfth Night or what you will @ Clarence Park

Noisy Cow Theatre Co are defying heteronormativity to bring forth a production which is unashamedly and delectably queer in all rights: whether you want a gay pirate, a pining romantic, or a genderfluid heartthrob — this play is for you. Gender and identity become remarkably fluid and ever-changing concepts within this beloved play. If there was ever a testament to Shakespeare’s relevance in the modern day, this is it.

Following a shipwreck that takes her twin brother Sebastian from her, Viola assumed the guise of Cesario and begins to work for Count Orsino, who is hopelessly in love with the beautiful Olivia. When sent to woo Olivia on Orsino’s behalf, things quickly spiral out of control for Viola, and luck may also have it that dear Sebastian survives yet. Meanwhile, Sir Toby and his band are driven to ensure the good times last, so when Malvolio threatens to cut the festivities short, they devise a plan involving a letter with questionable language and a focus on the colour yellow.

A fast-paced, deliciously dirty and chaotic comedy about love, cross-dressing and hard partying!

We are delighted to say this event will be a pay-what-you-can performance!

This means that there's no need to book tickets, just show up on the day and pay with either cash or card on the 'door'*

• Saturday 16th August 2025

• 2pm, 1.30pm doors open

• Clarence Park, by the Bandstand, Wakefield WF2 8DY

*please note that the door will not actually be a door and will most lickely be a table next to a tree