DONATE NOW

Box office  020 8940 3633

Box office020 8940 3633

Twelfth Night Party

In Support of the OT’s Primary Shakespeare Programme
19 January 2025 15:00

Seated tickets are currently sold out.

There are still a limited number of standing tickets remaining. Members have access to join our waiting list, and any additional returns will be listed on this page.

Access seats may still be available – if you’re registered for our access scheme to book, please make sure you’re logged into our account, or contact our box office.

In support of the Orange Tree Theatre’s 30-year-old Shakespeare in Schools projects, join Gyles Brandreth and a glittering all-star cast for a very special Under the Orange Tree fundraiser celebrating Twelfth Night.

For one afternoon only, Gyles will be joined by Dame Judi Dench, Sir Derek Jacobi, Stephen Fry, Dame Penelope Wilton, Robert Lindsay, Anne Reid, Paul Chahidi, as well as a host of additional stars to be announced, as they look back on their performances in Shakespeare’s masterpiece of mistaken identity – all accompanied by Stefan Bednarczyk at the piano. Expect anecdotes galore, a Twelfth Night quiz (for cast and audience), low comedy, high jinks, and the occasional song!

Your support will ensure children across the borough of Richmond and beyond have access to a creative education via workshops and live performance. For over 30 years, our Shakespeare in Schools projects have ignited a love for theatre and Shakespeare, reaching over 10,000 children last year with timeless stories of magic, drama, and inspiration. 

Plus, you’re invited to join the party – we encourage you to don your most fabulous yellow attire and be ready to join in the fun!

"Every child deserves to enjoy a creative education, but years of cuts risk making creativity the preserve of a privileged few. At the Orange Tree, we are redoubling our commitment to our Shakespeare in Schools projects. For thousands of local children every year, our Primary Shakespeare project is their first experience of stepping into a theatre; their first time watching the lights go down; the first time they have encountered the thrill of live performance. With workshops in schools followed by a specially adapted performance at the OT, this project creates joy and laughter, inspires imagination, enriches language, develops empathy, and ignites a spark to last a lifetime. We are so grateful for the generosity of these amazing artists in creating this utterly unique fundraising event. By coming to the Twelfth Night Party, you will help keep these vital projects surviving and thriving."
Tom Littler
Artistic Director - OT
A neck up headshot on a grey background. They are older with short grey hair and blue eyes. They are wearing a beige top and a silver necklace.

Judi Dench

A neck up headshot on a white background. They are middle aged with short brown hair and green eyes. They are wearing a light collared shirt and brown suit jacket.

Stephen Fry

A black and white neck up headshot on a dark background. They are older with white hair and dark eyes. They are wearing a striped collared shirt.

Derek Jacobi

A chest up headshot on a beige background. They are older with grey hair pulled back and brown eyes. They are wearing a pink collared top.

Penelope Wilton

A chest up headshot on a grey background. They are middle aged with brown hair, brown eyes, and a short grey beard and moustache. They are wearing a dark collared shirt under a dark jacket.

Robert Lindsay

A neck up headshot on a beige background. They are older with short grey hair and blue eyes. They are wearing a cream collared top and silver hoop earrings.

Anne Reid

A chest up headshot on a dark grey background. They are middle aged with short brown hair, a grey and brown short beard and moustache, and brown eyes. They are wearing a blue collared shirt.

Paul Chahidi

A neck up headshot on a light grey background. They are middle aged with short grey hair, brown eyes, and tortoise shell framed glasses. They are wearing a black button down shirt with a black suit jacket.

Stefan Bednarczyk

Tickets for Patrons and Ruby Members are now on sale. 

Tickets for Bronze, Silver, and Gold Members will go on sale at 11am on Tuesday 10 December, before general sale for any remaining seats opening at 11am on Wednesday 11 December, subject to availability.

Don’t miss out! Patrons and Members enjoy priority booking as well as a host of other benefits, with membership starting at just £60/year.

A limited number of Under 30s tickets will also be available to members of our OT Under 30 scheme, which is free to join. Find out more here. 

Tickets

Tickets are £150, including complimentary fizz (or soft) on arrival, with proceeds directly supporting OT’s Shakespeare in Schools projects.

You can also support the OT further with a £250 pay-it-forward ticket, which also includes complimentary drinks on arrival, as well as supporting access to Shakespeare through our projects for an additional six children. 

Please note, there is a limit of six tickets per booking.

All performers appear subject to availability.