SHAKESPEARE'S dark comedy, Twelfth Night, is being tackled by the RSC's head director for its latest show, opening next week.

Michael Boyd, RSC Artistic Director, is at the helm of the production, which will be starring stage, film and TV actor Nicky Henson (of Harvey Moon fame) as Sir Toby Belch and experienced stage actress Kananu Kirimi as Viola.

The story is about identical twins who are shipwrecked and start a new life in different lands.

Twelfth Night starts on April 22 and continues into October.

Log on to www.rsc.org.uk for more details or call the ticket hotline to book up on 0870 6091110.