I found Helen Hunt BRILLIANT. Her delivery and facial expressions brought a comic subtlety that has outshone the 4 other actresses I have seen playing the role. I loved who she presented herself- arms outstretched -with "I am all the daughters of my house" after telling of her "sister's" love for a man very much like Orsino then emotionally collapsing with "and all the brothers too" giving a new double meaning. There were lots of subtle comic touches throughout that I had never seen before. eg Duke Orsino saying to Sebastian "Your master quits you" with Sebastian gesturing his head to Viola and then Orsino less certain repeating it and Viola nodding.
I LOVED this production and really hope it is brought out on DVD.
I LOVED this production and really hope it is brought out on DVD.