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Rehearsal images released for Orlando
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**Virginia Woolf**’s [***Orlando* **](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/full-casting-announced-for-orlando)has captivated the world since its 1928 publication and is considered to be a story that is ahead of its time. Now, it has been adapted for the stage by **Neil Barlett** and is set to be led by the incredible **Emma Corrin**. Recently, striking rehearsal images have been released for *Orlando*, which see the cast fully immersed in their roles - to see this fascinating take on gender and freedom, book tickets for *Orlando* today at [**Garrick Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/garrick-theatre-london)!
## About *Orlando *
Taking on the themes of sexuality, gender, identity and freedom *Orlando* explores the powerful life of the titular and ground-breaking character *Orlando*.
During the reign of Elizabeth I, the immortal *Orlando* is born. *Orlando* grows to be a handsome young man, however, in the three hundred years to come, he begins to swap genders in an unforgiving world. This revolutionary tale is an ode to being yourself and explores how difficult the road to authentic expression is, but also how rewarding it can be. Completed by the masterful acting skills of **Emma Corrin**, *Orlando* is an endearing tale of paving the way to freedom.
## The cast of *Orlando*
*Orlando* is led by Olivier Award nominee and non-binary actor **Emma Corrin**, who stars as *Orlando*, one of the most famous gender non-conforming characters in history. Korrin earned critical acclaim for their universally-lauded performance of Diana in **Netflix**’s *The Crown*. Korrin has also bagged a Golden Globe award for their work on screen.
Joining *Emma Corrin*, in the title role, are **Deborah Findlay** as **Mrs Grimsditch**, **Jessica Alade** as Virginia and Drunken Tory, **Debra Baker** as Virginia, **Favilla** and The Captain, **Akuc Bol** as Virginia, Euphrosyne and Prue, **Lucy Briers** as Virginia, Queen Elizabeth and Officer, **Richard Cant** as Virginia, Harriet and Kitty. The cast is completed by **Melissa Lowe** as Virginia and Drunken Tory, **Jodie McNee** as Virginia and Marmaduke, **Oliver Wickham** as Virginia and Clorinda and **Millicent Wong** as Virginia, Sasha and Nell.
## The creatives of *Orlando *
Based on the novel ‘Orlando’ by **Virginia Woolf**, this production is adapted for the stage by **Neil Barlett** and is directed by **Michael Grandage**, with Set and Costume Design by **Peter McKintosh**. **Alex Baranowski** acts as Composer and Sound Designer, with Movement by **Ben Wright**, Casting by **Jacob Sparrow** and **Anna Girvan** acting as Associate Director.
### Tickets for *Orlando* are available to purchase now
Witness this revolutionary take on gender and freedom.