Which Shakespeare play is set in Illyria?
Illyria (play) Illyria (play) Illyria is a play by Bryony Lavery, written in 2002 and published along with a collection of other plays in the book "Plays One" in 2007. The title of the play descends from Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night", which is also set in a country called "Illyria". Some allusions to Shakespeare's play can be found in the play, such as intertextual quotes from the original Shakespearan play, as well as some characters who share the same names as characters from "Twelfth Night". The play tells the story of the British journalist Maria Vargas, who is sent to the country
Illyria (play) her, claiming it to be her revenge. But then she forgives them and offers them something to eat, this time serving her former servants. Maria talks about the time after she left Illyria and has her baby. She is glad that it will be able to grow up in safety and peace. In the end, Madame comments that she has been idle and lazy before, but that she is now ready for a new beginning, while the other Illyrians stay by her side. Lavery, Bryony (2007) "Plays 1: Bryony Lavery" Faber and Faber Illyria (play) Illyria is a play by