Bard’s tale of love, chaos entertains

Twin siblings Sebastian (Tomas Giraldo) and Viola (Prea Millar) attempt to keep hold of each...
Twin siblings Sebastian (Tomas Giraldo) and Viola (Prea Millar) attempt to keep hold of each other amid a violent storm at sea. PHOTOS: CONNOR HALEY
Feste (Kim Smith) entertains the audience with a song.
Feste (Kim Smith) entertains the audience with a song.
Malvolio (Stephen Compton) presents a ring to Cesario on behalf of Lady Olivia.
Malvolio (Stephen Compton) presents a ring to Cesario on behalf of Lady Olivia.
Lady Olivia (Rebecca Rush) is repulsed by Malvolio’s (Stephen Compton) attempt to woo her.
Lady Olivia (Rebecca Rush) is repulsed by Malvolio’s (Stephen Compton) attempt to woo her.
Duke Orsino (Chris Rapley) expresses his love for Lady Olivia.
Duke Orsino (Chris Rapley) expresses his love for Lady Olivia.
Full of sass are (from left) Lady Olivia (Rebecca Rush), Maria (Bronwyn Chittock), and servants...
Full of sass are (from left) Lady Olivia (Rebecca Rush), Maria (Bronwyn Chittock), and servants Ella Newport, Kyla Warwood and Jasmine Hess.
Sir Andrew (Maximilian Hunt) tries his best to hold back a rampaging Sir Toby (Jay Lovely).
Sir Andrew (Maximilian Hunt) tries his best to hold back a rampaging Sir Toby (Jay Lovely).
Lady Olivia (Rebecca Rush) does not take rejection well.
Lady Olivia (Rebecca Rush) does not take rejection well.

Caroline Bay’s Sound Shell was transformed into the whimsical world of Illyria at the weekend as Timaru’s annual Summer Shakespeare returned. Reporter Connor Haley went along to capture the delightful chaos of Aidan Theatre’s adaptation of Twelfth Night.

Four more performances of the Shakespearean comedy will be held from Friday to Sunday. Tickets can be purchased for a koha donation on the humantix website or on arrival.