“As You Like It”, the 12th annual Manawatu Summer Shakespeare show, will run from March 6 to 15, takes a slightly different approach to its original version. Set in the forest at the Esplanade, Grant Mouldey’s version portrays nature as an equal force against culture. This, he says, creates a robust, dynamic force that challenges the characters’ development in new ways and makes them more resilient.

“The show focuses on how the forest can really open people up and transform with love, and the Esplanade is a great location for demonstrating this.”

Mouldey comes from an extensive theatre background and has toured the world with his performances. His artist-in-residency, which began in November last year, marks the re-birth of his career in New Zealand after 30 years living offshore.  which will run from March 6 to 15, takes a slightly different approach to its original version. Set in the forest at the Esplanade, Mouldey’s version portrays nature as an equal force against culture. This, he says, creates a robust, dynamic force that challenges the characters’ development in new ways and makes them more resilient.

“The show focuses on how the forest can really open people up and transform with love, and the Esplanade is a great location for demonstrating this.”

Mouldey comes from an extensive theatre background and has toured the world with his performances. His artist-in-residency, which began in November last year, marks the re-birth of his career in New Zealand after 30 years living offshore.

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