As You Like It 61 years old

One of the earliest hits for the newly established RSC, Michael Elliott’s sparkling version of Shakespeare's comedy is still remembered with joy by a generation of theatre-goers. The design was dominated by a huge oak tree, but the production is most memorable for Vanessa Redgrave’s luminous Rosalind, supported by Max Adrian and Ian Bannen.

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As You Like It Cast

Name Character
Rosalind Knight She was 29, now 91 years old as Celia
Vanessa Redgrave She was 26, now 87 years old as Rosalind
Patrick Wymark He was 36, 44 years old when he died as Touchstone
Patrick Allen He was 12, 55 years old when he died as Orlando
David Buck He was 26, 52 years old when he died as Oliver
Ian Richardson He was 28, 72 years old when he died as Le Beau
Patsy Byrne She was 29, 80 years old when she died as Audrey
Max Adrian He was 59, 69 years old when he died as Jacques
Paul Hardwick He was 44, 64 years old when he died as Duke Senior

As You Like It Crew

Name Department
William Shakespeare as Author. He was 398 (51) years old when He died Writing
Michael Elliott as Director. He was 10 (now 72) years old Directing
As You Like It (61 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, March 21, 1963
  • Runtime: 140 minutes