Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Transforms to a Mythical Forest
Credit: The Royal Parks Mesmerizing music in the middle of a forest? It seems enchanting as it sounds, doesn’t it? Include a classic Shakespearean comedy and the new music setting from Charlie Fink, and you will surely be enthralled by this musical in an open air venue. Max Webster, the guy behind Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax at the Old Vic and Twelfth Night, directed this new show which is set in the mythical forest of Arden. The wooded setting of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre provides a perfect ambience to William Shakespeare’s As You Like It . The story revolves around two young lovers who, in the middle of an easy-go-lucky world, found the meaning of true love. It also tackles the issue of sibling rivalry, disguise, romance and of course, adventure. It also provides us a glimpse of the confusing world of multiple pairs of lovers. Aside from the two main characters, one can also relate to at least one of these pairs as the show tries to be inclusive in terms