The Forth Act

Poster for The Forth Act's 'Twelfth Night'

Have you booked yours yet?
Tickets for 'Twelfth Night' still available across all dates at the moment. Book on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

The Forth Act's fundraising quiz is at the Waverley Bar on Friday 2nd May, 7.30pm.
£5 entry per person with proceeds helping towards costs for June's 'Twelfth Night' at Saughton Park. Fun prizes to be won and a raffle as well!

Come along and give the old grey matter a bit of a work out 🧠😃

🎭 Twelfth Night by Shakespeare
📍 Sunken Garden, Saughton Park
🗓 25th-28th June 2025
🎫 www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

YouTube video by DKSprockette "You're quoting Shakespeare" - Rob Brydon reveals popular Shakespeare phrases in everyday use

To celebrate Shakespeare's birthday and legacy, here's Rob Brydon with some fairly common phrases that he either invented or cemented in the public consciousness.

Want to experience more Shakespeare? Come and see us in 'Twelfth Night' in June, ticket link in comments.

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An image of William Shakespeare in multi colours with a Happy Birthday message from The Forth Act and balloons in the background

Happy 461st Birthday Mr Shakespeare 😃

🗓25th-28th June 2025
📍 Sunken Garden, Saughton Park
🎫 www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

YouTube video by Richard Franks TEACHING GEN Z SHAKESPEARE: TWELFTH NIGHT ⚓ #shakespeare #teacher #genz #twelfthnight

Thinking about coming to see our production of 'Twelfth Night' but want to know more about the story. Here's a seriously good Gen Z explainer which really works for everyone (this Gen X poster can confirm 😃)
Dates and ticket links in comments.

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6 people are holding a large pink banner advertising the show 'Twelfth Night' from the Forth Act

At Twelfth Night rehearsals this week we took time for a little posing with our banner which can now be seen in the wild at Saughton Park.

Grab tickets now for evenings of Wed 25th, Thurs 26th, Fri 27th June, or come to our afternoon matinée on Sat 28th.
www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

Quiz fans ahoy! Reminder that we'll be at the Waverley Bar on Friday 2nd May with a fundraiser for The Forth Act's Twelfth Night and other productions. Come and join us for a fun night of trivia and test your grey matter.

And yet more 😀

And a few more

Tickets for 'Twelfth Night' in Saughton Park, Edinburgh this June are on sale now via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

The good weather today has had this Forth Actor reminiscing about our first show in the park - 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. here's pics from that performance

Image with a Twelfth Night quote “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.”

We think if you come and see our production of 'Twelfth Night' you'll have a great time 😃

Join us on 25th-28th June at the Sunken Garden, Saughton Park.

Tickets available on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

Four actors, 2 stood and 2 sitting rehearsing for a play

2 actors facing each other close together as they rehearse

A group of three actors rehearsing a scene

From rehearsals, A close up of an actor in the foreground with two actors further back

It's all coming out in the wash now!
That's it, all Acts blocked, 'Twelfth Night' is set! Onto the next phase of rehearsals now, and we can't wait to see you at our show in June 🎭

🗓25th -28th June 2025
📍 Sunken Garden, Saughton Park, Edinburgh
🎫 Tickets from www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

We are holding a Quiz Night! It's a fundraiser for our 'Twelfth Night' production which is open to all so why not get a team together, come along, have a laugh, win prizes, and give your brains a workout! 🤔🧠

You can also support us by booking your show tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

YouTube video by Forth Act Twelfth Night The Directors

Directing/producing duo Helen Schofield and Amy Dallas on their vision for the Forth Act's production of Twelfth Night, why Saughton Park is a perfect venue, why it's set in 1967, and why is Shakespeare's work still so relevant.
youtu.be/2fYCpIfyyTA?...
Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

A view from our stage! We're looking forward to seeing this space at the Sunken Garden, Saughton Park filled up with our audiences for Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' on Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th June.

Tickets are on sale now at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...

Tickets are now on sale!
Come join us for Twelfth Night this summer!

🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden

Time to meet the last three actors rounding out our cast!

🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden

But, come what may, I do adore thee so

🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden

Next up from our Twelfth Night cast, meet Paul and Flora!

🗓️June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden

Time to meet Malvolio (Wag) and Feste (Irena)

🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden

Next up, as twins Sebastian and Viola, it’s Scott and Rhona!
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🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden

Time to meet our brilliant cast!
First up, Finlay Allan as Orsino and Cosette Bolt as Olivia.

🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 Ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden

YouTube video by DKSprockette "You're quoting Shakespeare" - Rob Brydon reveals popular Shakespeare phrases in everyday use

It's often said (by some) that Shakespeare is archaic and not relevant to today's world, at the Forth Act we couldn't disagree more. The stories in his plays have enduring themes, and so much of his language is still in regular use. Here's Rob Bryden with examples.
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YouTube video by Richard Franks TEACHING GEN Z SHAKESPEARE: TWELFTH NIGHT ⚓ #shakespeare #teacher #genz #twelfthnight

At the Forth Act we're always looking to engage with our audience in new ways so for our younger demographic here's a handy explainer for Twelfth Night 😀
youtube.com/shorts/5FsRo...

Photograph of twelve of the Forth Act Twelfth Night Cast

List of cast names and their character on a pink background that looks like a vinyl record

MEET THE CAST of Twelfth Night

Say hello to the wonderful actors taking on Shakespeare’s iconic tale of separated siblings and mistaken identity!

🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden

We are delighted to be returning to Saughton Park this summer with another of Shakespeare’s classic comedies!

Stay tuned for casting announcements 🎭

🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden