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. Running time: 2hrs 10mins. Suitable for ages 8+

Cast/Performers

Tom Deplae (Jacques), Joe Forte (Orlando), Fiona Geddes (Celia), John Harwood (Adam / Corin), Heather Johnson (Phoebe), Diana Kashlan (Touchstone), Matthew Mellalieu (Duke Frederick / Duke Senior), William Reay (Oliver), Christopher Rowland (Amiens), William Towler (Silvius), Emily Tucker (Rosalind)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer(s): Patrick Collier, Claire Moyer
Company: Iris Theatre
Director(s): Dan Winder, Gabriella Shimeld-Fenn (casting), Claire Moyer (assistant)
Design: Sophie Anastasiou
Musical Director: Candida Caldicot
Costume: Tessa Battisti
Sound: Filipe Gomes
Lighting: Benjamin Polya