As You Like It geographical details are irrelevant. The Arden edition of Shakespeare makes the suggestion that the name "Arden" comes from a combination of the classical region of Arcadia and the biblical garden of Eden, as there is a strong interplay of classical and Christian belief systems and philosophies within the play. Arden was also the maiden name of Shakespeare's mother and her family home is located within the Forest of Arden. Love is the central theme of "As You Like It", like other romantic comedies of Shakespeare. Following the tradition of a romantic comedy, "As You Like It" is a tale of
Annabel Arden In addition, for the English National Opera, she has directed "The Rake’s Progress". At Glyndebourne Festival Opera, she has directed Puccini’s "Gianni Schicchi", Rachmaninov’s "The Miserly Knight," Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore".and Rossini's The Barber of Seville. As well as acting and directing for Théâtre de Complicité, Arden has also worked with plays at the National Theatre, the Arcola, the Royal Court as well as for BBC Radio. Arden was married to playwright Stephen Jeffreys, until his death on 17 September 2018. Awards Annabel Arden Annabel Arden (born 11 November 1959) is a British actress, theatre and opera director, and one of