Twelfth Night or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night s entertainment for the close of the Christmas season The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian who are separated in a shipwreck Viola who is disguised as Cesario falls in love with the Duke Orsino who in turn is in love with Countess Olivia Upon meeting Viola Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man < span>< p>

The play< span> is full of mistaken identity love triangles and witty dialogue It is a classic example of Shakespeare s comedic genius Twelfth Night has been adapted for film and television numerous times and it continues to be a popular choice for performance today < p>

Here are some of the key themes of the play:< p>

• Love: The play explores the many different forms of love including romantic love platonic love and familial love < li>
• Identity: The play explores the concept of identity and how it can be fluid and changeable < li>
• Gender: The play challenges traditional gender roles and expectations < li>
• Comedy: The play is full of witty dialogue and physical comedy < li> < ul>

  Twelfth Night is a funny heartwarming and thought provoking play that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages If you are looking for a classic comedy that will make you laugh cry and think then Twelfth Night is a perfect choice < p>