Bell Shakespeare’s As You Like It
13 – 17 April 2027
TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER
LOVE IS MERELY A MADNESS
Rosalind, Act 3 Scene 2
Shakespeare’s joyous romantic comedy is reimagined by Marion Potts for our camera-ready era, where all the men and women really are merely players.
Meet Rosalind – witty, brilliant and brave. When she meets Orlando sparks fly, but before their romance can flourish, she is exiled by her tyrannical uncle, who deems her too popular, too beloved by the people.
Now an outlaw, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy named Ganymede and escapes to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Orlando has his own problems, so he flees to the forest too. And when their paths collide, Rosalind, in disguise, sets about teaching Orlando how to love.
But the Forest of Arden doesn’t play by the rules. Among the runaway lovers, melancholy philosophers, and locals with terrible romantic advice, something dangerous starts to happen.
They become themselves.
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Synopsis
13 – 17 April 2027
TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER
LOVE IS MERELY A MADNESS
Rosalind, Act 3 Scene 2
Shakespeare’s joyous romantic comedy is reimagined by Marion Potts for our camera-ready era, where all the men and women really are merely players.
Meet Rosalind – witty, brilliant and brave. When she meets Orlando sparks fly, but before their romance can flourish, she is exiled by her tyrannical uncle, who deems her too popular, too beloved by the people.
Now an outlaw, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy named Ganymede and escapes to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Orlando has his own problems, so he flees to the forest too. And when their paths collide, Rosalind, in disguise, sets about teaching Orlando how to love.
But the Forest of Arden doesn’t play by the rules. Among the runaway lovers, melancholy philosophers, and locals with terrible romantic advice, something dangerous starts to happen.
They become themselves.
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Dates & Times
Tuesday 13 April 2027, 7pm (Preview)
Wednesday 14 April 2027, 7pm (Opening Night)
Thursday 15 April 2027, 1pm & 7pm
Friday 16 April 2027, 7pm
Saturday 17 April 2027, 1pm & 7pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Bell Shakespeare
DURATION:
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including interval.
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WARNINGS:
This performance may contain haze effects and strobe lights.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
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