Shakespeare's Globe: As You Like It

Overview

Thea Sharrock's irresistible 2009 production of Shakespeare's popular romantic comedy stirs wit, sentiment, intrigue and love into a charming confection which challenges the traditional rules of romance. At its heart, a feisty but feminine Rosalind (Naomi Frederick), in love with the endearingly naïve Orlando (Jack Laskey), uses her disguise as Ganymede to counsel him playfully in the art of wooing. Distraction is provided by Dominic Rowan, a remarkably funny Touchstone, and Tim McMullan, whose sonorous tones are perfectly suited to the lugubrious wit of Jaques. Filmed in High Definition and true surround sound.

Directed by Thea Sharrock

Top cast

Naomi Frederick

Rosalind

Jack Laskey

Orlando de Boys

Dominic Rowan

Touchstone

L

Laura Rogers

Celia

Tim McMullan

Jaques

P

Philip Bird

Duke Senior

G

Gareth Bennett-Ryan

Lord

Jamie Parker

Oliver de Boys

T

Trevor Martin

Adam

B

Brendan Hughes

Duke Frederick

Michael Benz

Silvius

J

Jade Williams

Phebe

Sophie Duval

Audrey

P

Peter Gale

Amiens/Sir Oliver Martext

S

Sean Kearns

Charles the Wrestler / Corin

E

Ewart James Walters

Hymen

Gregory Gudgeon

Le Beau/William

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