Set in the sunny Caribbean, Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s current iteration of “Twelfth Night” is breezy and bouncy, like a reggae beat paired with a rum drink. Directed by Tyrone Phillips, a first-generation Jamaican American, the production is informed by authenticity and infused with the sincerity of nostalgia, allowing viewers to ease into this silly tale like a well-worn pair of flip-flops.
Phillips does excellent work creating a well-crafted universe that doesn’t feel arbitrary like some Shakespeare re-imaginings. Exploring themes of love, both romantic and communal, this inclusive version feels vibrant, warm and nourishing.
