As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Des McAnuff
Festival Theatre
April 30 to Oct 31
Opens: Jun. 7
Approximate running time:
2 hrs 56 min
Photo from left: Brent Carver as Jaques, Ben Carlson as Touchstone, Cara Ricketts as Celia, Paul Nolan as Orlando and Andrea Runge as Rosalind
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About the Play
Banished by her usurping uncle, Rosalind seeks refuge in the Forest of Arden, where her father, Duke Senior, holds court with his followers. There, disguised as a young squire, she instructs Orlando, the man she secretly loves, in the ways of a woman’s heart – only to acquire a new and unexpected admirer.
Full of wit, wisdom and song, and featuring one of Shakespeare’s most engaging heroines, this is high romantic comedy at its richest and most delightful.
Content Advisory
Suitable for all ages. The opening scenes in the court of the usurping Duke Frederick are dark in tone, evoking the atmosphere of a fascist regime. The production uses smoke effects, strobe lighting and gunshots. A herbal cigarette is smoked during the performance.
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