London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)

An audience favourite since its first performance in 1603, As You Like It is among Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. An idyllic country setting provides the backdrop for this romantic adventure, as Rosalind and Orlando’s famous courtship is played out amidst the turmoil of political rivalry, mistaken identity and exile in the Forest of Arden.

The rules of romance are discarded and traditional gender roles are abandoned as Rosalind, disguised as the boy Ganymede, attempts to ‘cure’ Orlando of his lovesickness. Including some of the Bard’s most glorious wordplay and oft-quoted speeches, including ‘all the world’s a stage’, As You Like It is a glorious romp in the woods!

A world-leading conservatoire, LAMDA offers exceptional vocational training to the most talented dramatic artists and technicians. LAMDA students are renowned for their ability, passion, commitment and openness qualities that are underpinned by their superb skills and technique. And with their exceptional talent and mastery of their craft, graduates like Jim Broadbent, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Suchet, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Harriet Walter, Sam Claflin and Chiwetel Ejiofor among many others, are shaping the global performing arts industry. As You Like It is brought to the stage by LAMDA’s 2017 graduating actors and theatre technicians. This is your chance to see them first.