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Globe Theatre's 'As You Like It': Comedy and Courtly Charm
23 Aug
Summary
- Production features Versailles-style court gowns transitioning to simpler disguises.
- Humor is a highlight, with standout comedic performances.
- Set design uses whiteboard backdrops for Arden's evolving forest.
Shakespeare's Globe is staging a lively production of 'As You Like It,' featuring a notable shift in costumes from Versailles-esque courtly wear to simpler pastoral disguises as characters retreat to Arden.
The production, helmed by Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine, prioritizes comic merriment, with impressive performances from the cast. Lola Shalam as Rosalind and Jonnie Broadbent as Touchstone are particularly lauded for their charm and comedic timing.
Visually, the play is enhanced by Paul Wills' stripped-down set design, which uses whiteboard backdrops to depict Arden's forest, gradually blooming with color. Katie Richardson's folksy musical arrangements further contribute to the magical atmosphere.
While the production excels in comedy and originality, offering a fresh take on the familiar drama, some critics note a potential loss in narrative clarity and the subtlety of certain emotional connections between characters.
