Twelfth Night is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare about love, identity, and mistaken identity.
After a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario and enters the service of Duke Orsino, who is in love with Countess Olivia. Orsino sends Cesario to woo Olivia for him—but Olivia falls for Cesario, not knowing “he” is actually Viola. Meanwhile, Viola secretly falls for Orsino. Confusion grows when Viola’s lost twin brother, Sebastian, shows up, leading to comic misunderstandings and a joyful resolution for all.
The play blends humor, romance, and themes of gender and disguise in a festive, light-hearted story.