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Touchstone

Touchstone

David Fielder [Touchstone] in the Globe's 1998 as You Like It

As You Like It (1998)

David Fielder

In the Globe Theatre Company's production of As You Like It, Touchstone was played by David Fielder.

David Fielder has worked with many theatre companies, including Shared Experience, the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Court. This is his second season at the Globe. Last year he played Fluellen in Henry V. He has also worked extensively in television, including roles in The Bil and Inspector Morse.

 

Actor's Bulletins

Rehearsal Notes: 5

At this point, just over half way through the run of the play, As You Like It was given a 3 week break from performance. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 4

Before each performance, David likes to make sure he is properly warmed up and prepared; to do this he has a routine of physical and vocal exercises. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 3

David has decided to devise some slapstick routines for some of his scenes, possibly the scene with Corin – Act 3 Scene 2 and in the ‘Seven lies’ speech in Act 5 Scene 4. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 2

Touchstone has become a ‘Northerner’ - David has decided to use his own local dialect which is ‘Lancashire’. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 1

This is David’s second season at the Globe and he is looking forward to performing at the theatre again this year. ...

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