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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)CastNaomi Frederick (Rosalind)Jack Laskey (Orlando)Dominic Rowan (Touchstone)Tim McMullan (Jaques)Laura Rogers (Celia)Jamie Parker (Oliver)Ewart James Walters (Hymen)Jade Williams (Phebe) ProductionCompany: Shakespeare’s Globe TheatreStage Director: Thea SharrockTelevision Director: Kriss RussmanChoreographer: Fin Walker Disc InformationCatalogue Number: OA1032DDate of Performance: 2009Running Time: 147 minutesSound: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 DTSAspect Ratio: 16:9 AnamorphicSubtitles: EN (in Shakespearean English)Label: Opus Arte