Full cast announced for As You Like It at Royal Shakespeare Theatre with Geraldine James
Geraldine James is to star in RSC’s upcoming production of As You Like It.
Directed by Omar Elerian, As You Like It will run in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August.
BAFTA-nominated Geraldine James will make her RSC debut in the role of Rosalind.
Completing the cast are Celia Bannerman (Phoebe), Maureen Beattie (Celia), Michael Bertenshaw (Oliver), Hannah Bristow (Player), Oliver Cotton (Jacques), David Fielder (Silvius), James Hayes (Touchstone), Tyreke Leslie (Player), Mogali Masuku (Player), David Sibley (Corin), Malcolm Sinclair (Orlando), Robin Soans (Duke Senior/Duke Frederick/Hymen), Cleo Sylvestre (Audrey), Ewart James Walters (William / Charles the Wrestler) and Rose Wardlaw (Player).
In Elerian’s playful and provocative new take on the play, a company of veteran actors – many of whom are likely to have a long and close association with the RSC – will come together to perform one of Shakespeare’s most joyous tales.
On a stage transformed into a simple rehearsal room, the actors will gather to conjure the memory of a long gone show, celebrating the magic of theatre and its unique power to make our imagination soar. The extraordinary cast will play every role in this ode to young love, old age, and theatre itself.
Elerian said: “I am really excited about starting rehearsals on this intriguing project, which will explore our relation to love, freedom, and the passing of time. I adore working with actors, so to be able to draw on the talent, craft and experience of such exquisite performers such as Geraldine James is a true privilege.”
Completing the creative team are designer Ana Inés Jabares Pita with lighting by Jackie Shemesh and sound by Elena Peña.
For more information and tickets, visit rsc.org.uk
