RSC RELEASES REHEARSAL IMAGES FOR ALL-MALE AS YOU LIKE IT
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The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) today releases images from inside rehearsals of Daniel Evans’ production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, playing in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from Saturday 26 September – Saturday 7 November 2026, with a press night on Tuesday 6 October.
Daniel Evans directs an all-male cast, including Fisayo Akinade as Celia, Elliot Barnes-Worrell as Orlando, Greg Haiste as Touchstone, Gary Wilmot in the dual roles of Duke Frederick and Duke Senior, with multi-award winning RSC Associate Artist Richard McCabe returning to the company as Jaques.
The full company includes Fisayo Akinade (Celia), Elliot Barnes-Worrell (Orlando), Giles Cooper (Le Beau), Jamal Franklin (Ensemble), Jonathan Groff (Rosalind), Greg Haiste (Touchstone), Steffan Harri (Gwilym/Syr Osian), Steffan Hughes (Ensemble/Vocal Captain), Rhys Parry Jones (Corin/Hymen/a Lord at Court/a Lord in Arden), Edward Judge (Charles the Wrestler/Silvius), Gareth Kennerley (First Lord in Arden/Ensemble), Luke McCall (Amiens), Richard McCabe (Jaques), Tim Preston (Phoebe/a Lord at Court), Caleb Roberts (Oliver), Gareth Snook (Adam/Audrey) and Gary Wilmot (Duke Frederick/Duke Senior).
Director Daniel Evans said, “As You Like It asks for a company of actors who can embrace wit, singing and wrestling! I’m over the moon with our cast and can’t wait to revel in their generosity, curiosity and talent. Soon, we’ll be inviting audiences into our Forest of Arden to experience the transformational power of love!”
‘If I were a woman…’
Rosalind is banished from the court of Duke Frederick – but not before she and young Orlando fall for each other. Seeking out her exiled father in the Forest of Arden with her devoted cousin Celia, Rosalind disguises herself as a young man, Ganymede.
In fear of his own life, Orlando also escapes to the forest and soon runs into Ganymede, who pledges to cure his lovesickness. But in order to do so, Orlando has to woo her… or rather, he has to woo ‘him’. Then the games commence.
Daniel Evans directs an all-male company in Shakespeare’s most sweet-natured comedy, where love is love – no matter where it falls.
The creative team includes Director Daniel Evans, Set Designer Anisha Fields, Costume Designer Colin Richmond, Lighting Designer Ryan Day, Composer, Arranger and Music Supervisor Theo Jamieson, Sound Designer Paul Groothuis, Movement Director Michela Meazza, Fight Director Kev McCurdy, Dramaturg Dr Will Tosh and Casting Director Charlotte Sutton CDG.
As You Like It plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 26 September – Saturday 7 November 2026, with press night on Tuesday 6 October.
Headshots are available here.
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LISTINGS INFORMATION
AS YOU LIKE IT
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Daniel Evans
Saturday 26 September – Saturday 7 November
Tickets from £10
Tony Award-winning Jonathan Groff makes his RSC debut as Rosalind in Shakespeare’s most sweet-natured comedy, where love is love – no matter where it falls.
Daniel Evans directs an all-male cast in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
The creative team includes Director Daniel Evans, Set Designer Anisha Fields, Costume Designer Colin Richmond, Lighting Designer Ryan Day, Composer, Arranger and Music Supervisor Theo Jamieson, Sound Designer Paul Groothuis, Movement Director Michela Meazza, Fight Director Kev McCurdy, Dramaturg Dr Will Tosh and Casting Director Charlotte Sutton CDG.
As You Like It is supported by RSC Production Circle Supporters Shriti Vadera and Richard and Minette Watson
BOOKING INFORMATION
Ticket Discounts:
Discounts are available for Over 65s, Disabled People and Carers, Families, UK School and College Groups and Groups of 10 or more. Terms and conditions apply. See the website rsc.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01789 331111 for more details and to buy tickets.
Reduced Price Previews and Press Nights in Stratford-upon-Avon are priced at £32.50 or under for A price seats and a limited number of Premium Tickets are also available.
From 16 September onwards, mobile/e-tickets will be sent via email no earlier than 7 days prior to the performance. All ticket details will be included in an e-confirmation at the time of booking.
Assisted Performances:
The RSC offers a range of assisted performances on selected dates throughout the year. A list of upcoming dates and booking detail is available HERE.
NOTES TO EDITORS
The RSC is supported using public funding by Arts Council England
The work of the RSC is supported by the Culture Recovery Fund
The RSC is generously supported by RSC America
The work of the RSC is generously supported by Backstage Trust
With thanks to Season Supporter Charles Holloway OBE
As You Like It is supported by RSC Production Circle Supporters Shriti Vadera and Richard and Minette Watson
The RSC Acting Companies are generously supported by The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
