As You Like It: a ‘good-natured comedic romp’

Actors in their 60s, 70s and 80s unite in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre’s ‘poignant’ production

Actors James Hayes and Cleo Sylvestre on stage in As You Like It
Actors James Hayes and Cleo Sylvestre on stage in As You Like It
(Image credit: Ellie Kurttz @ RSC)

For his RSC debut, Omar Elerian has presented “As You Like It” conventionally, as a “good-natured comedic romp packed with laughter”, said Diane Parkes on What’s on Stage. There is a twist, however: all of the main parts are played by actors in their 60s, 70s and 80s – which guarantees exemplary verse-speaking.

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