As You Like It

Book As You Like It tickets for Shakespeare's Globe in London and watch one of the Bard's warmest comedies in the open-air playhouse on Bankside. Rosalind flees court for the Forest of Arden, disguises herself, and teaches Orlando how love sounds when it is honest. Touchstone's jokes, Jaques' melancholy, and a finale of marriages keep the evening moving. If you want pastoral wit with a live audience around you, this is a strong pick among London theatre nights.

What happens in As You Like It

Duke Frederick has seized power and Rosalind's father is banished. After Rosalind is also driven from court, she disguises herself as a young man named Ganymede and heads into Arden with cousin Celia and the clown Touchstone. There she finds Orlando, who has plastered the woods with love poems. Their teasing lessons in romance sit beside songs, wrestling memories, and Jaques' famous reflections on the stages of life. Shepherds, exiled courtiers, and sudden reconciliations fill out the forest world until the play ends in celebration, which suits the festive energy of an outdoor Globe performance.

The comedy balances quick banter with quieter moments about belonging, gender play, and what people owe each other when status falls away. That mix is why As You Like It remains a favourite for first-time Shakespeare visitors as well as returning Globe regulars.

Seeing it at Shakespeare's Globe

As You Like It loves daylight, shared laughter, and actors who play to the Yard as much as the galleries. Standing tickets put you among the groundlings; seated galleries wrap the timber O if you prefer a bench. Shows continue in rain, so dress for the weather and skip large umbrellas per venue rules. The reconstructed Globe sits on New Globe Walk beside the Thames, a short walk from Tate Modern and the Millennium Bridge. The thatched roof, wooden galleries, and open yard make the building part of the storytelling, not just a backdrop.

Pair this booking with sibling comedies such as Much Ado About Nothing or Love's Labour's Lost when you want a Shakespeare weekend. You can also browse wider West End and attraction options from the London hub on tickadoo.

Planning your visit

Arrive early for the riverside walk and a drink before the house opens. Tube options include London Bridge, Blackfriars, and Mansion House, each roughly a ten-minute walk. Under-16s need an adult. Bags are limited to 40cm x 35cm x 19cm. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with a lift by the Welcome Desk and a ramped Yard platform. Allow time for security and finding your place in the Yard or galleries so you are settled before the performance begins.

How to buy As You Like It tickets

Use tickadoo to compare standing and seated options, check live dates, and buy As You Like It tickets for London with mobile delivery. Prices and availability change by performance, so book the time that fits your trip. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, so confirm your date before payment. Official inventory and a full refund if the event is cancelled keep the checkout simple from browse to book.