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As You Like It

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Shakespeare’s joyous romantic comedy is reimagined by Marion Potts for our camera-ready era, where all the men and women really are merely players.

Meet Rosalind – witty, brilliant and brave. When she meets Orlando sparks fly, but before their romance can flourish, she is exiled by her tyrannical uncle, who deems her too popular, too beloved by the people.

Now an outlaw, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy named Ganymede and escapes to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Orlando has his own problems, so he flees to the forest too. And when their paths collide, Rosalind, in disguise, sets about teaching Orlando how to love.

But the Forest of Arden doesn’t play by the rules. Among the runaway lovers, melancholy philosophers, and locals with terrible romantic advice, something dangerous starts to happen.

They become themselves.

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Event details

Love is merely a madness

Rosalind, Act 3 Scene 2

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Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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