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. Northern Broadsides 30th Anniversary production.

Cast/Performers

Bailey Brook (Silvius / Charles), Isobel Coward (Celia), Shaban Dar (Orlando), Gemma Dobson (Le Beau / Phoebe), Terri Jade Donovan (Audrey), Ali Gadema (Duke Frederick / Duke Senior), Claire Hackett (Adam / Corin), Reuben Johnson (Oliver), Adam Kashmiry (Jaques), Joe Morrow (Touchstone), Jo Patmore (Amiens / William), EM Williams (Rosalind)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Northern Broadsides
Design(s): Bekaka Franck Diabagate (stylist / dressmaker), Pam West (make-up)
Director(s): Laurie Sansom, Jamaal Burkmar (movement director), Lucy Casson (casting director), Hallam Breen (assistant)
Lighting: Kieron Johnson
Music: Robert Bentall