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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Twelfth Night

Book • 1969

William Shakespeare

Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' is a comedy exploring themes of love, mistaken identity, and disguise.

The play centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck.

Viola disguises herself as a man and falls in love with Orsino, while Sebastian is mistaken for Viola by Olivia.

The play's witty dialogue and intricate plot twists create a delightful and engaging experience.

'Twelfth Night' is a celebration of love's complexities and the humorous consequences of mistaken identity.

Mentioned by

Michael Patrick Thornton

Sebastian Major

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Discussed by

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and

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Mentioned by

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when discussing Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night' and its gulling scene.

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Mentioned in the context of discussing Shakespeare's plays and their generic characteristics.

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during the introduction of the podcast episode.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing a play that he saw in middle school that made him fall in love with theater.

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Mentioned by

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, in reference to the play currently showing at the Folger Theater.

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Mentioned by

Sebastian Major

to provide context for the English theater during the 1590s.

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Mentioned by

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as one of the first Shakespeare plays he saw as a child.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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as the play that reopens the Delacorte Theater with a star-studded production.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing Shakespeare's plays.

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Mentioned as the name of a Shakespeare play.

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