Blogs Whispers from the Wings Archive Laura Elsworthy's As You Like It takeover Laura Elsworthy's As You Like It takeover Whisper #135 Amy hands over the reins to Laura Elsworthy, who takes us backstage at a performance of As You Like It. Play video Amy Trigg I'm Amy and this is my first season at the RSC! I'll be playing Biondella in The Taming of the Shrew and Juliet in Measure for Measure. I'll be vlogging my experience with the company over the next year and a bit. A little more about me: I'm a wheelchair user from Essex who enjoys cake and a good garden centre. Find me on Twitter @amytrigg, on Instagram @amy.trigg and at www.amytrigg.com. Previous Post Who was Gertrude Bell? Next Post Stepping towards Stratford You are in: Blogs Also in this section Also in this section I had to stop hiding in loosEnter Lucifer upstage rightComing home to StratfordEngine RoomDelirious gleeAnother opening, another showLearning to understudyThe show must go onA change is as good as a restInternet dating and Sonnet 129Electricity in the airHell hath no fury...Where's Threlly?A ShadowZeus Comes to StratfordThe Magic of Theatre Speak up if you need toThe Stratford SpreadMid-point madness No Common WhoreA Storytelling PlaceOur secret worldSpear Carrying Does Art Matter?AustraliaShow CallMorris ClubStratford survival guideAll Shook UpTell Your StoryIt's good you cameMorris comes to Stratford and the TechThe BarbicanA Fool's BlogCrossroadsIf in doubt, shout!Holiday Camp for actorsOrNot Quite Ready to JumpThe Big Red X That Slashed My SoulI Felt Like a Rabbit in the Headlights"We're working for the RSC!" Mary Beard Visits the London Rehearsal RoomsRehearsals, Ghosts and our own Bushtucker TrialPart 1: Our research trip to ChinaPart 2: Our Research Trip to ChinaResearching Rome (without time travel)Bring on the Swan! Beginning's End Feeling luckyA Tale of Two TablesTech rehearsalsRhythms, chords and melodies Busking ItMaking SaloméMischief and MetamorphosesCarthage Video Diary: RuinsMaking a Drama Out of a CrisisCarthage Video Diary: PeopleCarthage Video Diary: ShoreCounting down to opening nightThe Hamlet tour beginsDeath and comedyBritish Sign Language and ShakespeareRaise the RoofAn impolite, abrasive, human experienceOn the RoadThe cat is out of the bagDogs are better than human beings... Not all actors are extrovertsBarks from backstageJust like a familyA New York state of mindThe understudies take centre stageThe End of the Road or Euston Station Blues“You staying on with the RSC then?” Celebrating the RSC's unsung heroesIf you saw a heatwave, would you wave back?Beware the stench of holinessThe white cockerel on the parapet wallStratford has never seen so much daal and honour The journey beginsGetting the roleIn conversation with Brian DuffyA few weeks in at rehearsalsFinal week in LondonSettling in at lovely StratfordPreviews and make upPress nightIn conversation with EstherWigs and sign namesCamera rehearsalIn Conversation with the castConversation with Gregory DoranMixing reality and fictionBackstage is a bloody mess...A maverick performanceSaying goodbye to TamburlaineThe gorgeous mess of tech weekPress nights are weirdNo time to overthinkThere is no size to truthI'm doing Shakespeare!Extraordinary and dangerousArriving in Stratford-upon-AvonThe final Shrew rehearsalsFrom South African summer to British winterIn the recording studioWalking on airStarting to moveFrom tech to pressThe power of the pattern Unexpected trainingBeing BeyoncéGetting ReadyFleet, felt, aliveWhere the scars of Apartheid run deepNew town, new home, new identityMeasure for Measure rehearsalsMeasure for Measure tech weekDon't worry, they're good tearsTaking shapeBackstage at Measure for MeasureStepping towards StratfordWho was Gertrude Bell?Our final dayThe Lowry, SalfordMeasure goes to SpainWho tells our stories?A birthday, some coffee and a discoA visit to The Boy in the DressMeasure at the BarbicanDebbie Korley on playing MercyAmy and James Q&A, Part 1Richard Clothier on playing Alexander BoydThe Taming of the Shrew band takeoverCorey on playing EdmundKatherine Pearce on playing HoratiaAmy and James Q&A, Part 2Stage Management takeoverIt isn't supposed to be easy < Back to Archive You may also like
