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Celia

Celia

Tonia Chauvet [Celia] in the Globe's 1998 As You Like It

As You Like It (1998)

Tonia Chauvet

In the Globe Theatre Company's production of As You Like It, Celia was played by Tonia Chauvet.

Tonia Chauvet trained at the Ateliers Gerard Philippe, and the Conservitorie Regional de Nice. She worked extensively in French theatre, appearing at the TGP (National Theatre) and the Cherbourg Theatre, as well as touring throughout France. She has also appeared at the Gate theatre, London.

 

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 Tonia likes to make sure she is properly warmed up and prepared; to do this she goes through the same ritual before each show. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 3

Tonia feels that Celia and Rosalind’s stories in the play are basically the story of how they grow up. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 2

Celia and Rosalind talk about ideas, trying to understand what life is about. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 1

Celia is a big presence at the beginning of the play where the strength of her attachment to Rosalind is immediately clear. ...

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