

As You Like It
By William Shakespeare | Directed by Ruth Gilmour Love, disguise and a whole lot of mischief as Shakespeare's classic comedy gets a fresh twist! We strip back the frills and dive into the heart of the Forest of Arden, where romance blooms, gender bends and everyone finds out who they really are.
Show dates and venue
25 Sept 2026, 7:30 pm – 04 Oct 2026, 2:00 pm
Frankston High School Theatre, 97 Foot St, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia
Performances
Friday, 25 September 2026 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, 26 September 2026 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, 27 September 2026 – 2:00 pm
Friday, 2 October 2026 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, 3 October 2026 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 2:00 pm
Bookings
To book your tickets:
visit Try Booking (tickets will be released in 2026)
call our Box Office on 0437 117 881
email ftgtickets@gmail.com.
Synopsis
'All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players.'
Banished from court, Rosalind escapes into the Forest of Arden with her cousin Celia, disguising herself as a young man to survive. There, in a world turned upside down, lovers collide, identities blur and people begin to discover who they really are beneath the roles they've been forced to play.
As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's most joyful and accessible comedies; full of wit, romance, music and transformation. Beneath the humour, however, lies a deeper question – are we defined by the roles society gives us, or by who we truly are?
Cast
Rosalind – Emma Mitchell
Orlando – Dean Mitrousis
Celia – Holly Blake
Jaques – Mark Stratford
Touchstone – Max Skelly
Duchess Senior – Terri Lynette
Duke Frederick – Steve Anger
Oliver/First Lord – Harrison Auld
Adam/Corin – Chris Kirby
Silvius/Lebeau – Theo Tunks
Phoebe – Sophie Daddo
Audrey – Aramis Fardsavar
Charles/Amiens – Tim Gilmour
Plan your visit
🎫 Seating – Reserved seating in traditional theatre style.
☕ Refreshments – Only bottled water is permitted in the theatre. Visit our Backstage Café at interval for complimentary tea and coffee. Additional refreshments available for purchase.
🚘 Parking – Enter Gate 4 for free, off-street parking.