Bard in the Barracks Presents: Twelfth Night

Shakespeare’s delightfully cross-gendered (and cross-gartered) romantic comedy

Shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria, twin siblings Viola and Sebastian are separated in an enchanting, but potentially dangerous, new land. Viola disguises herself as a young man named Cesario and comes to work for the lovesick Duke Orsino, whose overtures of love for the Countess Olivia have gone unrequited. The tables turn, however, when Viola falls for the Duke, and Olivia falls for Viola. Meanwhile, Olivia’s house is dead-set on fooling Olivia’s pompous steward, Malvolio, with a nefarious love game of their own.

Set against the backdrop of Barracks Square in Fredericton’s historic Garrison District, in a conventional staging with fixed seating, Twelfth Night (or What You Will), directed by Alex Rioux, is a classic Shakespearian romp with a high-fashion twist! Come see why Twelfth Night is considered by many Shakespeare’s highest achievement in comedy.

All tickets online and at the door will be “choose your own” ticket price, with available options of:

$15 = Discounted Price–recommended for: Students, Seniors, Underwaged, those attending as part of a family group (of 4 or more), those attending both productions who have already purchased a Regular or Full Price ticket for Twelfth Night.

$25 = recommended Regular Price

$35 = Full Price (Patron/Supporter)—recommended for: those who would like to bundle their ticket purchase with a donation to help support the work of Bard in the Barracks. Comes with a commemorative 2024 season program, poster, and button.

Children 9 and under: Free.

For those coming as a group (couples, families, a group of friends), feel free to choose tickets at different price points to reflect your budget as a group or as individuals.

See both shows for a discount!

And if you’re taking in both our plays this year (highly recommended!) feel free to mix and match ticket prices between the shows to earn the equivalent of the savings on our former 2-show passes (which were sold priced at: first show regular price, second show half price).

Advance tickets purchased for rained-out performances can be used for subsequent shows or returned for refund (email our house manager at [email protected] to arrange your refund). If rain forces the cancellation of a performance already in progress, audience members can return to a subsequent performance for free admittance, or can opt for a ticket refund if the stoppage occurs prior to halfway through the show.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Soldiers' Barracks, 463 Queen Street, Fredericton, Canada