Product Review

Thea Sharrock's irresistible new production of Shakespeare's popular romantic comedy stirs wit, sentiment, intrigue and love into a charming confection which challenges the traditional rules of romance. At its heart, a feisty but feminine Rosalind (Naomi Frederick), in love with the endearingly naïve Orlando (Jack Laskey), uses her disguise as Ganymede to counsel him playfully in the art of wooing. Distraction is provided by Dominic Rowan, a remarkably funny Touchstone, and Tim McMullan, whose sonorous tones are perfectly suited to the lugubrious wit of Jaques. Filmed in High Definition and true surround sound.

Extra features: Cast gallery and Famous Speeches

Press Reviews

"Naomi Frederick's superb Rosalind is a woman of wit and intelligence...Laskey's Orlando is equally bewitched, bothered and bewildered, and the playfulness between the two is a pleasure." (The Guardian)

Cast
Naomi Frederick (Rosalind)
Jack Laskey (Orlando)
Dominic Rowan (Touchstone)
Tim McMullan (Jaques)
Laura Rogers (Celia)
Jamie Parker (Oliver)
Ewart James Walters (Hymen)
Jade Williams (Phebe)

Stage Director: Thea Sharrock
Television Director: Kriss Russman
Choreographer: Fin Walker

Catalogue Number: OA1032D
Date of Performance: 2009
Running Time: 147 minutes
Sound: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 DTS
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN (in Shakespearean English)
Label: Opus Arte