As You Like It
From: Friday, 12th April 2013
To: Saturday, 28 September 2013
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Synopsis
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.
Our Review:
Simon Tavener - 25 April 2013
Having been bowled over by her production of King John last year, I was eagerly anticipating Maria Aberg's first main house outing for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her inventive spirit and bold risk-taking are traits that can really flourish in a supportive environment and I sincerely hope that she remains with the RSC for a good number of years to come.
Having said that, I don't count this production a complete success. As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's more uneven comedies and Aberg does not seem to really know how to fully resolve the tonal shifts into a satisfying whole.
The over-choreographed movements for the court followers in the first court scene are far too distracting at a moment when the audience should be focussed on Rosalind and Celia. Similarly the pacing of the first half really does need attention. With a running time coming in well over the published 3 hours 15 minutes, this is a production that needs to find more cuts...
Latest User Review
Chippy_D - 12 May 2013:
Very good performances, espcially as noted those of Pippa Nixon and Alex Waldman. Slightly uneven pacing aside, the production work is excellent with imaginative staging and music. It's funny, touching and sexy too. Recommended....
Cast
Pippa Nixon (Rosalind)
Alex Waldmann (Orlando)
Karen Archer (Le Beau)
Cliff Burnett (Duke Senior)
David Fielder (Adam)
Michael Grady-Hall (Silvius)
Mark Holgate (Charles the Wrestler/William)
Joanna Horton (Celia)
Natalie Klamar (Phoebe)
Luke Norris (Oliver)
Oliver Ryan (Jacques)
John Stahl (Duke Frederick)
Nicolas Tennant (Touchstone)
Kiza Deen
Daniel Easton
Dave Fishley
Rosie Hilal
Chris Jared
Robin Soans
Samuel Taylor
Creative
Shakespeare (Author)
Royal Shakespeare Company (Company)
Maria Aberg (Director)
Laura Marling (Music)
Naomi Dawson (Design)
James Farncombe (Lighting)
Tom Gibbons (Sound)
Ayse Tashkiran (movement) (Director)
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