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.
Length 140 minutes
Vanessa Redgrave | Patrick Allen | Max Adrian | Patrick Wymark | Patsy Byrne | Paul Hardwick | David Buck | Ian Richardson | Rosalind Knight | Colin Pinney