Flamboyant, fun Shakespeare for the 21st century

There’s fun to be had

Audio interview with Oli Savage

The most precious of gifts in the current climate – hope for theatre’s future

a unique evening of Shakespeare under the stars

Eva de Valk casts her expert eye over the shows on offer this Christmas, and suggests something for every taste.

A refreshing, boisterous take on a classic.

A genuinely solid staging of a lesser performed, but still delightful Shakespearian comedy with a refreshing sense of girl power.

William Shakespeare A Transport Production Directed by Douglas Rintoul ★★ Pros: This is a different take on a classic Shakespeare comedy. Certainly good for those who know the story well and like to see a new perspective on the play and the world we live in Cons: Sometimes difficult to follow, this is not recommended for your first venture into the land of the Forest of Arden. Our Verdict: This production is not going to be for everyone but is ...

William Shakespeare Directed by Jessica Ruano ★★★★ Pros: Great rendition of Shakespeare’s comedy classic. Enthusiastic performances and superb direction. Cons: I would have liked the cast to perform the entire play instead of this abridged version. Our verdict: Shakespeare fans and newbies alike will very much enjoy this bite-sized version of As You Like It. A truly wonderful rendition that leaves you yearning for more. Courtesy of The Rose This was my first visit to the historic Rose Theatre in ...