Leapin' Lizards! Much Ado About Nothing finished at Old Vic Theatre on November 30, 2013
Much Ado About Nothing is now showing at Shakespeares Globe Theatre
Much Ado About Nothing
Leapin' Lizards! Much Ado About Nothing finished at Old Vic Theatre on November 30, 2013
Much Ado About Nothing is now showing at Shakespeares Globe Theatre
Why see Much Ado About Nothing?
While young lovers Claudio and Hero threaten to have their imminent nuptials thwarted by the resentful scheming of a Prince, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice (Vanessa Redgrave) and Benedick (James Earl Jones). Redgrave and Earl Jones take on these roles for the first time.
James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave recently starred in Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy both in the West End and on Broadway.
Key Information
Audience
Much Ado About Nothing is suitable for audiences aged 8 and upwards
Run Time
TBC
Dates
Finished 30 Nov 2013
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave as Beatrice
James Earl Jones as Benedick
Beth Cooke as Claudio
Lloyd Everitt as Hero
Michael Elwyn as Leonato
Peter Wight as Dogberry
James Garnon as Don Pedro
James Earl Jones as Benedick
Beth Cooke as Claudio
Lloyd Everitt as Hero
Michael Elwyn as Leonato
Peter Wight as Dogberry
James Garnon as Don Pedro
Also starring:
Tim Barlow
Penelope Beaumont
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Katherine Carlton
Alan David
Melody Grove
Trevor Laird
Leroy Osei-Bonsu
Mark Ross
Danny Lee Wynter
Creative
Witten by William Shakespeare
Directed by Mark Rylance
Directed by Mark Rylance
Reviews
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (1.0 Stars)
Joy
Splendid Shakespeare
This has to be one of the most imaginative interpretations of this often maligned comedy by the bard. I have seen many productions during many years of theatre going but this was, by far and away, the most enjoyable. I was with my partner for whom this was a first Shakespeare.I am delighted to say that he is now eagerly awaiting the next one! The whole cast deserve the highest praise. If I were to single out individuals it would have to be Tom Batemans' Claudio and Andy James' Don Pedro. Also I would like to mention Kathryn Hunt. I have always admired this actors' work and she did not disappoint-great work!
Finally, the two leads.David Tennants' comic timing is just superb and his connection with the audience is amazing. Long admired his work in all it's forms but he definitely excels on stage with a live audience. Catherine Tate is a perfect foil and the empathy between her and David Tennant is tangible. T'n'T - pure dynamite!!!
A total joy of a production. ... Read more
Joy
An apology
Sorry Adam! My partner had to type the review for me as I can't always use my hands and he made a mistake with your name. Our apologies. ... Read more
Sonal
Brilliant
The two nights before this performance, David was too ill to
perform, but you would not have been able to tell by his
performance tonight. Was pleasantly surprised by the very creative
on stage directing, it left me in tears of laughter at points! The
whole cast was brilliant, now in their last few shows, and left me
with a buzz after it ended. Wish I could go again. ... Read more
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