Geraldine James to play Rosalind in RSC’s AS YOU LIKE IT

Geraldine James (The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet; Broadway) will make her RSC debut to play Rosalind in director Omar Elerian’s new production of As You Like It, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August. 

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.

Talking about the production, Omar 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.”

Joining Omar on the creative team are designer Ana Inés Jabares Pita, lighting designer Jackie Shemesh and sound designer Elena Peña.

Full casting will be announced in late April/early May.

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