The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.
Richard Briers
as Malvolio
Tim Barker
as Sea Captain/Antonio
Frances Barber
as Viola / Cesario
James Simmons
as Andrew Aguecheek
Christopher Ravenscroft
as Orsino
James Saxon
as Sir Toby Belch
Caroline Langrishe
as Olivia
Anton Lesser
as Feste
Abigail McKern
as Maria
Christopher Hollis
as Sebastian / Curio
Shaun Prendergast
as Fabian
