Actors From The London Stage

Thursday, February 12 at 7:30PM
Friday, February 13 at 7:30PM
Saturday, February 14 at 2:30PM

Five actors. One stage. Endless imagination.

Witness Shakespeare as it was meant to be experienced — intimate, immediate and alive. Founded in 1975, Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) is one of the oldest and most respected touring Shakespeare companies in the world. With a mission rooted in simplicity at its finest, AFTLS productions are a masterclass in theatrical ingenuity: five actors, minimal props and costumes — just the power of language, imagination and the shared magic between actor and audience.

In this dynamic staging of As You Like It, the actors seamlessly inhabit multiple roles, transforming themselves and the space around them to bring Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy to life. Expect disguise, mistaken identity and unexpected romance, all delivered with clarity, wit and emotional depth.

This is not just Shakespeare performed; it’s Shakespeare unlocked. Whether you are a lifelong Shakespeare fan or discovering his work for the first time, AFTLS offers a rare chance to connect deeply with the text and the timeless humanity within it.

The Performing Arts Live series is supported in part by funding from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation.

Actors From The London Stage’s residency is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.