As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s most thoughtful comedies. It contrasts the coldness and cruelty of the court of Duke Frederick with the world of nature in the Forest of Arden, to which he has banished his brother, the former Duke. The fugitive Duke’s daughter Rosalind is also exiled from court and, with her cousin Celia and the court jester Touchstone, goes to find her father in the forest, and there she – and everyone else - finds love and fulfilment. Among the highlights of the play are the songs, such as Blow, blow, thou winter wind and It was a lover and his lass, and the philosopher Jaques’ musing about the mystery of Time, All the world’s a stage ... In August 2016, in the beautiful setting of the grounds of Rendcomb College, near Cirencester, the Riverside Players, a company now in its 65th year, will perform this wonderful play to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Rendcomb College Open Air Theatre, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 7HA Thursday 18th August 2016 – Saturday 20th August 2016 at 7.45pm Matinee Saturday 20th August 2016 at 3.00pm. Tickets £12 Adults (£10 in advance via the website), £5 Children, £10 Concessions Tickets available from www.riversideplayers.org.uk Information line 07907 310 820 07907 310 8...(click to reveal full phone number) We encourage you to bring picnics & blankets but we'll provide seating Gates open 6.30 pm Refreshments Available In the event of inclement weather we have an indoor alternative ;
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