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.

Cast/Performers

Helen Baker (Audrey / Le Belle), Esther Biddle (Amiens / Ensemble), Paul Brighwell (Jacques / Ensemble), Edward Clayton (Adam / Corin / Ensemble), Anil Desai (Touchstone / Ensemble), Neil Henry (Silvius / Ensemble), Lisa Jackson (Rosalind), Simeon Moore (Oliver / Ensemble), Claire Prempeh (Pheobe), Nick Sampson (Duke Senior / Duke Frederick / Ensemble), Kelly Williams (Celia / Ensemble), Paul Woodson (Orlando), Tom Hopper

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer: Watford Palace Theatre
Director(s): Brigid Larmour, Kate Waters (fight)
Design: Hannah Clark
Music: Dominic Muldowney
Choreographer: Shona Morris
Lighting: Natasha Chivers