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. Running time approx 3 hours including interval.

Cast/Performers

Alexandra Gilbreath (Rosalind), Nancy Carroll (Celia), Declan Conlon (Jaques), Ian Hogg (Duke Frederick / Duke Senior), Adrian Schiller (Touchstone), Anthony Howell (Orlando), Barry McCarthy (Corin), Andrew Pointon (Silvius), Tom Smith (Oliver), Danielle Tilley (Phoebe)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Royal Shakespeare Company
Director(s): Gregory Doran, Terry King (fight)
Design(s): Kaffe Fassett, Niki Turner
Lighting: Howard Harrison
Music: Django Bates
Sound: Martin Slavin
Choreographer: Sian Williams