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Unfortunately, the pacing of the show makes it difficult to believe the genuine depth of Lucy and Henry’s romance at first, as the directors/writers have ambitiously attempted to keep the musical’s running time the same as the film’s. Moreover, the sacrifices and grief of Lucy’s family (only examined in “Stay Away”), who every day painstakingly recreate the same day for Lucy, could have been explored more deeply if the show were longer.

King’s Shakespeare Company has gained a reputation at King’s College London for remarkable productions - Emma Howard-Littlefield’s directorial debut ‘As You Like It’ is no exception.

The tragedy of the coal spill in the play is dealt with care, a love letter to those who suffered in Aberfan.

Brian Cox, as Bach, delivers a solid performance with a grandiose energy that harkens back to an older, less naturalistic style of acting.