Twelfth Night

'Nothing that is so is so.'

October 2 to October 26, 2008

The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble (QSE) celebrates its second-year of performing in Roma Street Parkland in 2008 with its latest production, Twelfth Night.

Twelfth Night introduces audiences to Viola, a young noblewoman who is shipwrecked on the shores of exotic Illyria. Fearing for her safety in this strange land, she disguises herself as a man, and immediately finds herself in a confused love triangle between Duke Orsino and Countess Olivia. Sanity falls by the wayside amid the eclectic cast of characters and cases of mistaken identity in this topsy-turvy world, where desire and loss hide behind a mask of excess.

Under the stewardship of nationally and internationally renowned Artistic Director Rob Pensalfini, QSE builds on its reputation for staging vibrant productions that bring Shakespeare's words to life in an engaging, accessible manner.

Come early and enjoy the festive atmosphere and parkland setting with live music one hour before each show. Pre-order your picnic hamper from DeliOz, or dinner and show package from Eves on the Park through OzTix now.

Unveil your passions with QSE and experience the mirth and mischief of Twelfth Night.

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How To Get There

By Train
The Roma Street train station is located directly beside Roma Street Parkland. All suburban trains stop here providing easy access to the Parkland by using platform 10 exit.

By Bus
Brisbane City Council buses stop at several locations near Roma Street Parkland.

By Car
There are two main road entrances: Roma Street entrance - driving towards the City on Roma Street, past the Transit Centre and Holiday Inn, and turn left.
Wickham Terrace - Gregory Terrace - College Road intersection - driving out of the City along Wickham Terrace, take a left hand turn before the intersection lights straight into the Parkland and drive down Parkland Boulevard.
There are 200 car parks within the Roma Street Parkland grounds and a further 2,000 in close proximity.

Disability Parking
Disability parking bays are located near The Lookout, at College Close carpark, on Parkland Boulevard near Melange café and on the lower level opposite Queensland Railway Platform 10. There are a small number of Disability Parking bays located near the Amphitheatre. To gain access for events at the Amphitheatre or to visit the Liberty Swing, phone 3006 4545. No fees apply for Disability Parking at any time. A 4 hour limit applies to bays on Parkland Boulevard from 6am-8pm.

For more travel information go to: www.transinfo.qld.gov.au.

Performance Schedule:

DATES: Thursday to Sunday during October 2-5, 16-19, and 23-26

SHOW TIMES: matinées on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm; night shows Thursdays to Sundays inclusive (except October 5) at 7:30pm; house opens one hour before the show

TICKET PRICES: $25 full / $15 concession and groups of 10 or more persons

Tickets on sale via OzTix now - click here to go to the OzTix website, or call direct on 1300 762 545

QSE regrets this show has limited disabled access. For inquiries please phone Amanda on 0400 289 841.

MEAL DEALS: Make it special! Reserve your DeliOz gourmet picnic hamper to enjoy during the show, or savour a Dinner & Show package with Eves on the Park restaurant. All food packages must be booked 24 hours in advance.

• DeliOz picnic hampers - $35
  Each hamper serves two people, containing a selection of gourmet smallgoods, cheeses (including King Island cheeses), crackers, dip and bread. A vegetarian hamper is also available, containing more cheese instead of smallgoods.
  Picnic hampers must be ordered 24 hours in advance. Reserve your hamper by purchasing a "picnic hamper" ticket via OzTix. Please note: this ticket is for the hamper only, and does not include admission to the show.
  
  
• Eves on the Park dinner & show package - $48
  Begin your Twelfth Night experience with a delicious meal at Eves on the Park, before strolling through the parkland to enjoy the show. This ticket entitles you to one main meal (have a look at the Menus page for available dishes) plus tea/coffee, plus single admission to Twelfth Night. Dinner & Show packages must be booked 24 hours in advance. Reserve your package by purchasing a "Eves Dinner & Show" ticket via OzTix. Please note: meals are only offered before show times, not after. No concessions.