Abstract
Botanica Lumina: Twelfth Night was a professional eco-theatrical production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in the Adelaide Botanic Garden. The production tested biophilic scenography and ecodramaturgy in an open-air context. Audiences were limited to 300 people per show due to Covid-19 restrictions and sold out, spurring a second run at Carrick Hill, South Australia. Featuring award-winning performers with original music by Michaela Burger, the production was featured in Glam Adelaide, the Advertiser, ABC FM, Radio Adelaide and collaborated with leading South Australian businesses Amalfi, Mothervine, Mum Cha, LVX, Koonara Wines. The production supported biodiversity restoration through collaboration with First Nations land management companies. Reviews include: Captivating—the entire cast is impeccable(Theatre Travels), Utterly delightful from start to finish. Wonderful energy, comic prowess, evocative music and an interpretation of the text to make it feel almost contemporary (Glam Adelaide), Magnificent—Loved it so much (Jo O'Callaghan, Executive Director at the Adelaide Fringe), A finely tuned ensemble. Lively, engaging and enchanting (Weekend Notes) and Simply perfect theatre. A masterclass in Shakespeare (Butterfly Shakespeare).