Don’t miss the RSC’s Twelfth Night at the Barbican, London – opens 8 December

5^th December 2025

The editorial unit

The editorial unit

5 December 2025

After a sold-out, five-star run in Stratford-upon-Avon welcome in the festive season with the RSC’s “fresh, funny and surprising” production of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, at the Barbican, London.

UK Theatre Award-winning director Prasanna Puwanarajah revives his “inspired and spellbinding” (The Stage) production, designed by James Cotterill, which sees Freema Agyeman (Olivia), Michael Grady-Hall (Feste), Gwyneth Keyworth (Viola), Daniel Monks (Orsino) and Samuel West as Malvolio

A woman survives a shipwreck and washes up on an unknown shore. Alone and bereaved of her twin brother, she embarks on a secret new life as a go-between for two people in the extremity of love and grief. Caught up in the ensuing love triangle, she experiences the chaos and humanity of unexpected love; and discovers that in Illyria, everyone is hiding something.

With original music and songs composed by singer songwriter Matt Maltese, don’t miss this bittersweet freewheeling miracle of farce, longing, love and life, playing for six weeks only.

A festive experience to be had – playing at the Barbican in London for six weeks only from 8^th December to 17^th January 2026. Tickets from £25. Book now!

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Twelfth Night at the Barbican in London take a minute to answer the question below, follow our Instagram account here and send your answer to competitions@theupcoming.co.uk together with your full name, address, mobile number and Instagram handle by Sunday 14^th December 2025 at 11.59pm. We will cross check your name in the list of Instagram followers.

By what name is William Shakespeare commonly known? Click here to send the answer by email

a) The Bard
b) The Minstrel of Avon
c) The Poet of London

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Watch the trailer for Twelfth Night at the Barbican here:

Terms & conditions:

• Closing date is Sunday 14^th December 2025 at 11.59pm.
• This promotion is open to UK residents only.
• The prize is 1 x pair of tickets to see Twelfth Night at the Barbican in London, valid for week day performances until 14^th January 2026, subject to availability. No cash alternative. Travel not included.
• One winner will be chosen and contacted on Monday 15^th December 2025 at 11.00am.
• The editor’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
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