As You Like It

Play :: show/work:S2426, production/tour:T02069885179

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30 May 02 to 7 Sep 02

As You Like It Play :: listing:L215842250, production:T02069885179, show:S2426, venue: V403

Open Air Theatre West End Greater London

Details

Written around 1600 and set in two contrasting communities; city and forest. Rosalind and Celia have been banished from Court. In fear of their lives, they disguise themselves and seek sanctuary in the Forest of Arden. Amongst the magical and ancient boughs, Rosalind discovers her exiled father, uncovers various truths about herself and others...and falls helplessly in love. But in this earthly paradise nothing is quite what it seems: men do not always act like men, and women can be anything at all...Uplifting, awe-inspiring and immense fun, Shakespeare's wondrous comedy is a joyous celebration of the liberating power of love and the redeeming spirit of nature. Sponsored by Canard Duchene, the Champagne sans formalite
Performers Rebecca Johnson (Rosalind), Benedict Cumberbatch (Orlando), Caitlin Mottram (Celia), John Hodkingson (Touchstone), Adam Levy (Oliver). Author Shakespeare. Company New Shakespeare Company. Director Rachel Kavanaugh. Design Francis O'Connor. Lighting Jason Taylor. Choreographer Lisa Kent.