‘As You Like It’ is Shakespeare’s ultimate romantic comedy. Four people each find their perfect soulmates in the Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed, another are instantly struck by each other’s beauty, the third tease each other endlessly, while the fourth enjoy a courtship that is so witty and playful that love itself is stretched to the limit. But pitted against political intrigue, multiple disguises and overwhelming cynicism, can even love win through in the end…?
With its many pearls of wisdom, glittering repartee and gloriously happy ending this is not only one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays but also the perfect comedy for a summer’s evening.
Next Thursday evening there’s a performance of As You Like It in the open air in the beautiful grounds of Harewood House (all the details on the Harewood House website)
The Culture Vulture has a family ticket (A Family Ticket = 2 adults and up to 3 children (aged 4-16). Children under 4 are free) to give away. You don’t need to know anything about Shakespeare (or even have been to Harewood House before – trust us, it’s amazing), just let us know why you and your family would enjoy this event in the comments below and we’ll choose the funniest, most inventive, best reason next Wednesday lunchtime.
Remember, it’s a family ticket and the performance starts at 7pm, so make sure you and your brood can make the time and date before you enter the competition.