As You Like It Tickets
Escape into the Forest of Arden with this revelatory and joyous festival-themed staging of Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral comedy.
As You Like It in London
All of London's a stage this summer as As You Like It returns to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, on Bankside. Escape the confines of the city and revel in the forest with this hilarious play about two young women who flee their stifling lives in court and head into the woods, seeking self-discovery. This bold new adaptation of Shakespeare’s witty, gender-bending comedy simmers with lust, live music and festival spirit, and celebrates freedom, friendship and the redemptive power of love. Secure your tickets today!
What is the play As You Like It about?
Rosalind and Celia have escaped the restrictions of the court and are searching for Rosalind’s father, the exiled Duke. Orlando has fallen head over heels and wants the whole world to know about it. And, deep in the Forest of Arden, unexpected meetings, long-awaited reunions and incredible transformations are about to take place…
As You Like It is an exuberant celebration of love as friends, cousins, couples and parents come together under the liberating canopy of the forest. It is one of Shakespeare’s best-known and best-loved comedies, and has been performed all over the world and reinterpreted in myriad ways since it was written over 400 years ago.
The History of As You Like It
As You Like It is one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved pastoral comedies, believed to have been written in 1599 or early 1600. It was first published in the First Folio in 1623, but no earlier quarto version survives. The play is thought to have premiered at the Globe Theatre, captivating Elizabethan audiences with its mix of romance, wit, and disguise. Based on Thomas Lodge’s prose romance Rosalynde, Shakespeare’s version transforms the story with greater emotional depth and clever wordplay. Set in the idyllic Forest of Arden, it explores themes of love, gender, exile, and nature versus society.
As You Like It remains a popular choice for modern productions, thanks to its engaging heroine and witty philosophical musings, including the famous “All the world’s a stage” monologue. Its playful subversion of gender roles and celebration of love in many forms continue to resonate with contemporary audiences, and this brand new production transplants the action to a vibrant, festival-themed forest where lust, love and self-discovery are waiting just around the corner or... tree!
The Cast of As You Like It
Confirmed cast includes:
- Charlie Josephine - Orlando
- Lola Shalam - Rosalind
Further casting is to be announced.
The Creative Team of As You Like It
As You Like It is written by William Shakespeare.
This production is co‑directed by Associate Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe and former Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith, Sean Holmes (Romeo and Juliet, Pinocchio), and writer-director Charlie Josephine (Pinocchio, Cowbois), who also stars as Orlando. Design is by Paul Wills (The Comedy of Errors, The Tempest) with further creative team to be confirmed.
Tickets for As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe
You won't just like it - you’ll love it! As You Like It is a playful, joyous story, and one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies - and this sexy, spirited and bold new production is more liberating than ever before. Journey into the Forest of Arden and delight in what - and who - you find: secure your tickets for As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre today.
As You Like It London Reviews
User Reviews
This show is fantastic. The costumes, the songs, the dances, the actors everything was fantastic! The leads were brilliant in their portrayal of Rosaline and Orlando and the ensemble were also so fun to watch and enhanced this story. If you can absol Read more
Show Times
| Matinee | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 2.00pm | 7.30pm |
| Thursday | 2.00pm | - |
| Friday | 2.00pm | 7.30pm |
| Saturday | - | - |
| Sunday | 1.00pm | 6.30pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is As You Like It playing in London?
As You Like It is playing at the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT.
Can I buy tickets for As You Like It at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for As You Like It are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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This was a Relaxed Matinee - though I suspect it wasn't very different from an ordinary matinee apart from the introduction. It was a fun queer take on the play and had good performances - though one or two of the voices were not powerful enough for Read more