Footage from as you like it royal shakespeare company. Presented in partnership with the michigan theater. Painful, amazing, obsessive, dark, extreme director maria aberg and actors alex waldmann and pippa nixon talk about love in as you like it. The trailer for the 20 rsc production of as you like it. Theres a rich history of performing this comedy by shakespeare at the rsc from the early 20th century to the present day. Sophie khan levy and lucy phelps in as you like it. The royal shakespeare company s pied piper performers are leading audiences into the forest of arden for a tall tale that reinstates justice through nature. This production was captured by digital theatre live at the royal shakespeare companys temporary space, the courtyard theatre, in stratford upon avon. Joanna horton is an english actress, notable for her stage and television work, including an episode of robin hood series 1 episode 4, father brown, spooks and foyles war. Its hard to disagree with george bernard shaws assessment that as you like it is one of shakespeare s weaker works. I and ii music and speeches from the 2014 royal shakespeare company production 2014 the tempest. In 2009, horton played hannah in days of significance, written by roy williams, as part of the royal shakespeare company, and played barbara in the gods weep, written. I think id better go then before you ask me to be one of the witches. As you like it royal shakespeare company digital theatre productions.
As you like it the royal shakespeare company s compact and interesting site on as you like it, centered on their 2011 production of the play. Thought to be one of his final plays, shakespeare s tale of family, magic and revenge is brought to life in this visually striking production from the royal shakespeare company. The royal shakespeare company collection offers highdefinition recordings of the bards dramatic canon, featuring the worlds best shakespearean actors and directors, along with supplemental teaching materials to help students engage more deeply with the material and enhance. As you like it is a pastoral comedy by william shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the first folio in 1623. Now back on track, i find that not only has michael boyd announced that he will be leaving the royal shakespeare company in 2012 but speculation about his successor is in full swing. The chosen plays are as you like it, the taming of the shrew and measure for measure. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing royal shakespeare company. Oct 02, 2019 the royal shakespeare company is ending its partnership with bp after student climate demonstrators protested the cultural institutions partnership with the energy company. Arrowsmith, who is deaf, and amy trigg, who is a wheelchair user, among 27 actors for forthcoming productions of as you like it. Can you make a better anagram of royal shakespeare company. This first part of the history cycle is no exception. May 10, 2018 rsc school shakespeare the tempest royal shakespeare company rsc school shakespeare shakespeare, william on. Past productions as you like it royal shakespeare company.
But, although maria abergs new production of as you like it is a joyous, bighearted affair, it has yet to acquire at three hours and 20 minutes running time the quicksilver fluency we. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. William shakespeare royal shakespeare company royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon 21 february to 31 august 2019. Watch the trailer for maria abergs new production of as you like it, with music by laura marling. Royal shakespeare company rsc, formerly 18751961 shakespeare memorial company, english theatrical company based in stratforduponavon that has a long history of shakespearean performance. You can see then why director kimberley sykes wants to invite as much audience participation as they can manage which in practice doesnt turn out to be all that much, this is still the royal shakespeare theatre not the globe as its a work that you want the audience to relate to, to connect with the characters, understand them, feel. With her cousin by her side, she journeys to a world of exile where barriers are broken down and all can discover their deeper selves. King lear promises to be as accessible and thrilling as the royal shakespeare company s young peoples shakespeare yps hamlet that visited columbus in 2011. As you like it subverts the traditional rules of romance. Show footage from as you like it, playing in the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon until 28 september 20. Apr 25, 20 but, although maria abergs new production of as you like it is a joyous, bighearted affair, it has yet to acquire at three hours and 20 minutes running time the quicksilver fluency we. As you like it plays in the royal shakespeare theatre from 12 april to. Modern recordings help you bring shakespeare to life in the classroom. Oct 22, 2011 a few days away from mobile phones, tv and radio combined with the aftermath of a cold have played havoc with posts to my blog.
We will be showing as you like it live from the rsc, stratforduponavon at 7pm on wednesday, 17th april come into the forest. This production was captured by digital theatre live at the royal shakespeare company s temporary space, the courtyard theatre, in stratford upon avon. Jul 12, 2011 the royal shakespeare company in new york. Nicholas nickleby royal shakespeare company london skyline face reference playwright new man plays liberty theater. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. As you like it william shakespeare forced into exile in the forest of arden, lovers rosalind and orlando become entangled in a beguiling game of love, lust and mistaken identity. Mary ann buzz goodbody 25 june 1946 12 april 1975 was an english theatre director. She has appeared in leading roles with shakespeare s globe and the royal shakespeare company with whom she is an associate artist. He described the dusty archive where all the old sheet music is stored.
English poet william shakespeare iwe like his elegant phrasal poems. Disguised as a boy she seeks out her father in the forest of arden, where mystery, melancholy and marriage become rife. The story of lear doesnt belong in an excluding world of adults and academics. Royal shakespeare company history, artistic directors. Download she has performed with the royal shakespeare company the national theatre and. The royal shakespeare company present a season of fierce and energetic shakespeare plays, bursting with contemporary resonance. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. The royal shakespeare companys digital tempest folger. The plot of shakespeare s as you like it, described by director kimberley sykes. Nov, 20 it was surprisingly like being there for real, while at the same time, being able to see things you wouldnt be able to see when seated in the theatre. As you like it royal shakespeare company digital theatre.
Associated with the royal shakespeare company rsc for almost all of her short career, goodbody is remembered for her sometimes politically charged experimental work, and for establishing the rscs first studio theatre in stratford, the other place. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was created in collaboration with intel and in association with the imaginarium studios, and featured the very first live. Trailer as you like it royal shakespeare company youtube. The royal shakespeare company collection alexander street. The swan theatre end of the building features victorian stained glass windows which depict jacques seven ages of man speech from as you like it, alongside windows showing queen victoria and queen elizabeth i. We are continuing to follow all government guidelines around the covid19 pandemic, which includes the temporary cancellation of our performances, events and other activities, up to and including 30 june 2020, and the closure of the swan theatre until the autumn. As you like it, shakespeares famous pastoral comedy of love and disguise, is reimagined here with darker, more sombre undertones. Kimberley sykes bright and breezy, very physical, production of as you like it has opened the royal shakespeare company s autumn season at the barbican. As you like it royal shakespeare company the barbican. Royal shakespeare company definition and meaning collins. Songs for as you like it, an album by royal shakespeare company on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Songs for as you like it by royal shakespeare company on. Jul 10, 2016 highdefinition broadcasts from royal shakespeare company.
All the worlds a stage, says the play, and director kimberley sykes has taken that judgement to provide a platform for. Rsc artistic director michael boyd directs the rsc ensemble in as you like it with katy stephens as rosalind and jonjo oneill as orlando. The royal shakespeare company releases music from its archive. As you like it, royal shakespeare company 1961 as you like it, royal shakespeare company 1961 play. As you like it royal shakespeare company the barbican theatre. Gender roles, nature and politics are confused in a play that reflects on how bewildering yet utterly pleasurable life can be. Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, his certainties smashed and his home a foreign land.
Pbs shakespeare pbss site devoted to its own investigation of shakespeare. Here are some clips from various rsc productions of as you like it. As you like it katy stephens, left, as rosalind and mariah gale as celia in the royal shakespeare company production at the park avenue armory. Thought to be one of his final plays, shakespeares tale of family, magic and revenge is brought to life in this visually striking production from the royal shakespeare company. The world shakespeare festival is a celebration of shakespeare as the worlds playwright, produced by the royal shakespeare company in an unprecedented collaboration with leading uk and international arts organisations, and with globe to globe, a major international programme produced by shakespeare s globe. The plays first performance is uncertain, though a performance at wilton house in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility. This celebratory event, hosted by david tennant and catherine tate, features. Royal shakespeare company as you like it, act 3 scene 2 stage scene ny for more information visit. Following a diverse and charismatic cast of wonderfully playful characters, shakespeare s fractured 1599. Royal shakespeare company ends partnership with bp business. Alongside the performances we also have a range of special events taking place throughout the rscs visit, including performances from local schools, performance poets and. The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. After successful runs in stratforduponavon and london we are taking our electrifying season of shakespeare on tour.
As you like it, shakespeare s famous pastoral comedy of love and disguise, is reimagined here with darker, more sombre undertones. The rscs 2019 production of shakespeares as you like it. As you like it plays in the royal shakespeare theatre from 12 april to 28 september 20, then at. Lucy phelps and david ajao as rosalind and orlando credit topher mcgrillis rsc. We produce an inspirational artistic programme each year, setting shakespeare in. October 31, 2019 october 30, 2019 by louis mazzini. Rsc school shakespeare the tempest royal shakespeare company. Songs for as you like it royal shakespeare company soundtrack 20. Featuring crossdressing, slapstick and poetry, thea sharrocks 2009 production for shakespeare s globe brings to life the most playful elements of shakespeare s pastoral romance. Bruce oneill is head of music for the royal shakespeare company. As part of the changes, a new single company crosscast will be put together to play three shakespeare productions next year. Its repertoire continues to centre on works by william shakespeare and other elizabethan and jacobean. Joanna horton is an english actress, notable for her stage and television work, including an episode of robin hood series 1 episode 4, father brown, spooks and foyles war in 2009, horton played hannah in days of significance, written by roy williams, as part of the royal shakespeare company, and played barbara in the gods weep, written by dennis kelly, in 2010. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon, and on tour across the uk and internationally.
I and ii music and speeches from the 2014 royal shakespeare company production 2014 henry v. Oct 12, 2014 the royal shakespeare company releases music from its archive for more than a century, the royal shakespeare company has commissioned music for plays. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. You ll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. They kick off with richard ii and for the part they commandeered david tennant, who had already proved his credentials with hamlet. William shakespeare complete works by william shakespeare. As you like it by william shakespeare, 9781853260599, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. As you like it is playing in the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon until 31 august 2019, then on a uk. The boy in the dress is a wonderfully warmhearted and wellcast show david walliamss bestselling childrens book is given a theatrical makeover by the royal shakespeare company for its main. On every level of the new royal shakespeare theatre, you tread the original boards of the old rst stage. The latest interviews, behind the scenes news and trailers for forthcoming productions from the royal shakespeare company.
Joanna horton celia, pippa nixon rosalind and alex waldmann orlando in act 3, scene 2 of shakespeares as you like it, directed by maria aberg. The tempest royal shakespeare company digital theatre. You know if you go along to watch a play by the royal shakespeare company you have some guarantee of excellence. You know, you ve got these various rooms with sort of very thick doors with a big wheel on the front to let you in.
All the worlds a stage, and all the men and women merely players. Free teacher packs, videos, image galleries and interactive whiteboard resources to bring shakespeare to life in the classroom unfortunately we cannot guarantee support for browsers with javascript disabled, you may experience some difficulties using this website. The royal shakespeare company creates theatre at its best, made in stratforduponavon and shared around the world. Five fun facts about the royal shakespeare company the boar. Rosalind is banished, wrestling with her heart and her head. With as you like it, the royal shakespeare company begins a sixweek residency at a transformed park avenue armory. The royal shakespeare company announces 2019 season news. The administrator has disabled public write access. Royal shakespeare company as you like it passionate for. This shakespeare unlimited episode is about the royal shakespeare company production of the tempest with digital effects created by the imaginarium, a performancecapture company thats best known for movie and video game animations. Theres great background stuff on shakespeare in general and a very helpful aggregation of.
As you like it at landmark theatres indianapolis,in. When rosalind falls in love with orlando, her usurping uncle banishes her from court. Greg doran keeps the work in period as opposed the modern dress hamlet. As you like it preshow talk thursday 27 february, 6.
See as you like it, the taming of the shrew and measure for measure at theatres in canterbury, newcastle, blackpool plymouth and nottingham. Royal shakespeare company as you like it, act 3 scene 2. Rsc artistic director gregory doran and ben lumsden, imaginariums head of studio, are interviewed by barbara bogaev. Shakespeare scene 2 word on the street shakespeare. Dare to change your state of mind theatre royal plymouth thu february 2020 thu 20 february 2020. Skillfully assembled by shakespeares fellow actors in 1623, the first folio was the original complete works. Royal shakespeare company article about royal shakespeare.
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