Shakespeare's audience at The Globe theatre in London, was far more boisterous than patrons of theatre are today. They were loud and hot-tempered and just as interested in the happenings off stage, as on. They would shove and heave, flirt, wink, swear and steal. I trust that your behaviour may be more refined tonight but nevertheless I hope you enjoy our production of As You Like It and respond in the way you seem fit!
As You Like It is obsessed with the nature of love and desire and can make people do some pretty risky and foolish things. Foolishness and folly are what makes us human. People can be courtly, people can be ridiculous, so make what you will of this foolish behaviour, as the title of the play suggests As YOU Like It. |
"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool" (5.1.8).
I hope to have produced As You Like It for an audience, as an accessible, fun-filled charming story for the whole family. Wit, tyranny, hidden identities, passion, lust, music and dance will be presented as a slice of Shakespearean Summer Merrymaking. Love is merely madness ………and all the world’s a stage! |
"A wonderfully quirky, fresh and totally original production of As You Like It. I loved every minute!"
"Such a wonderful, clever and thoroughly entertaining production, with some captivating and hilarious performances"
"An excellent production with a really strong concept, innovative and clear production and -at last- a really funny Touchstone!"
"The second half was a joy with some wonderful cameo and supporting roles rivalling the lead actors for quality and entertainment!"
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