THE popular outdoor Shakespeare by Dean Taylor Productions returns to Turton Tower on July 15 to 17 with one of the bard’s best comedies, Twelfth Night.

The play is full of romance and wit as identities are muddled, hearts played with and stuffy stewards tricked and tormented.

A cast of 11 professional actors, including Jade Parker and Robert Taylor as the twins Viola and Sebastian, will take to the stage in costumes provided by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Dean Taylor, who will be playing the role of the pompous Malvolio, said: “Twelfth Night has everything, it is my favourite of Shakespeare’s comedies.”

* Dean Taylor Productions' Twelfth Night will be at Turton Tower on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 at 2pm and 7pm, and on Sunday, July 17 at 2pm. Tickets cost £22 adults, £16 concessions. To book, visit shakespearetheatreoutdoors.co.uk or ring 01772 466256.