In mythical Ilyria, Viola and her twin brother Sebastian are separated after a shipwreck. Disguised as a boy, Viola enters the service of Duke Orsino who sends her off to woo the Countess Olivia on his behalf. Confusion and misguided love eventually leads to the happy reunion of the siblings.
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Colm Feore
Duke Orsino
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Brent Stait
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David Renton
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Seana McKenna
Viola
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Michael Shepherd
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James Blendick
Sir Toby Belch
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Barbara March
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Joseph Ziegler
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
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Edward Atienza
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Maria Ricossa
Olivia
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Benedict Campbell
Antonio
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Ernest Harrop
Sebastian
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David Giles Director · Alan Erlich Director
First release January 1, 1986 · Production CBC
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Stratford Festival
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CBC
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English
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Canada · January 1, 1986
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