As You Like It is a story of transformation. Characters who were once respected members of society become refugees in exile. People happily single later end up married to a kindred spirit. The setting and scenery change from the royal court to the Forest of Arden. And hearts, minds, opinions and outlooks all also end up reshaped by the final curtain. It is only fitting, therefore, that the way this story is told would have also changed dramatically over time.