BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
THE MARLOWE SOCIETY
WED 21 – SAT 24 JAN 2026
Cambridge University’s most prestigious theatre company The Marlowe Society return to
The Arts Theatre with a brand-new retelling of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth
Night.
Love, deception, gender and mistaken identity descend into chaos as Viola disguises
herself as a man called Cesario. In the land of Illyria she starts working for Duke Orsina,
falling in love with him in the process.
Founded in 1907, The Marlowe Society is one of Cambridge University’s oldest drama
societies and has launched the careers of some of Britain’s greatest actors. Previous
members include Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, James Norton and Rachel Weisz. The
Marlowe Society perform annually at The Arts Theatre Cambridge; recent productions
include Romeo and Juliet (2024), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023) and Othello (2020).
Twelfth Night is directed by Michael Oakley, whose most recent directorial credits include
Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis (Orange Tree Theatre/UK Tour), Infamous by April
De Angelis (Jermyn Street Theatre) and The Third Man with Book & Lyrics by Don Black and
Christopher Hampton, and music by George Fenton (Menier Chocolate Factory)
Venue: The Arts Theatre Cambridge, 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ
Dates: Wednesday 21 – Saturday 24 January 2026
Performance schedule and ticket price:
Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Post-show talk: Thu, 7.30pm
Tickets from £20.50
Student tickets £15
Box Office: 01223 503333 / www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
