AS YOU LIKE IT - Richmond
Kendall Walker as Rosalind and Nora Ogunleye as Celia.
As You Like It
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Claire Wittman
June 25th - July 12th, 2026
Sabot School’s Gillette Garden, 3400 Stony Point Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
"All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players."
Banished from court and cast into the Forest of Arden, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy and discovers that love, freedom, and self-discovery thrive far from the rules of society. As shepherds, fools, lords, and lovers wander through the woods, mistaken identities and unexpected romances blossom under the trees. As You Like It is Shakespeare’s joyful celebration of love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, and delightfully chaotic. With music, mischief, and one of the most iconic heroines in the canon, this pastoral romp reminds us that sometimes the best way to find yourself… is to get a little lost.
This production is presented at Sabot School’s Gillette Garden. The Main House is part of the original Larus estate, originally a sprawling estate of a tobacco baron, known affectionately as “Squire”. The Main House, built in 1925 after a fire destroyed the original structure, was designed in a “fanciful mixture of English Tudor, Elizabethan, and Jacobean styles”. The renowned Charles Gillette designed Stony Point’s gardens.
Blankets, chairs, and small coolers for picnic items are permitted. Umbrellas, tents, tables, and other shelters are prohibited in general lawn seating.
Cancellation Policy:
Patrons will receive any cancellation-related updates by 5:30pm on the day of the show announced via email and social media. Should any show be cancelled prior to 7:30pm, all ticket-holding patrons will be eligible to reschedule their tickets for another 2026 Virginia Shakespeare Festival performance. Should the show begin, but be cancelled prior to intermission, all ticketholders on site will be eligible to reschedule for another 2026 Virginia Shakespeare Festival performance. Any show cancelled after intermission is not eligible for ticket rescheduling. Rescheduling requests can be made by calling the Box Office at (804) 340-0115 or emailing boxoffice@richmondshakespeare.org