Shakespeare’s romantic comedy tells the story of Rosalind, the daughter of an exiled leader, and her lover Orlando.

Separately the two are banished from their homeland by Rosalind’s dictator uncle.

In the wild depths of the forest they find unexpected freedom and are reunited with friends and family.

For this new adaptation, director Douglas Rintoul researched experiences of exile and identity, working with asylum seekers and migrants from India, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

He underpins the English text with references to contemporary political exile, offering audiences new perspectives on the play and society.

As You Like It will be at Canterbury’s Gulbenkian Theatre at 7.30pm on Saturday, October 19. Tickets £11. Call 01227 769075. The show will also be at the Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells at 8pm on Friday, November 8. Tickets £14. Call 01892 678678. It is recommended for ages 11 and over.