So long, farewell! Much Ado About Nothing finished at Open Air Theatre on June 27, 2009

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing at Open Air Theatre

So long, farewell! Much Ado About Nothing finished at Open Air Theatre on June 27, 2009

Why see Much Ado About Nothing?

"I would rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me"

War-weary heroes return to their Mediterranean home, but now sparks fly as a different battle commences. Will love triumph?

Starring Shakespeare's most reluctant lovers, Much Ado is a joyous, wise-cracking comedy of love, honour and second chances.

Please Note: there will be a captioned performance on the 16th June.

Theatre policy relating to cancelled performances to inclement weather:
The auditorium and stage are completely uncovered. Every effort to complete the performance will be made and the theatre reserves the right to stop and start the action as necessary. Performances are never cancelled or abandoned before the advertised starting time and then only in the event of very bad weather. If cancellation or abandonment is unavoidable, ticket holders will be entitled to equivalent seats for any other performance in the main season (excludes comedy and music events), subject to availability. Original tickets for a performance that has been cancelled can be exchanged directly with the box office at the Open Air Theatre for another performance.

Key Information

Run Time

2 hours and 40 minutes.

Dates

Finished 27 Jun 2009

Cast

Peter Bramhill as Borachio
Sean Campion as Benedick
Silas Carson as Don Pedro
Eke Chukwu as Watch/Messenger
Nigel Cooke as Leonato
Simon Gregor as Verges
Tim Howar as Balthasar
Sarah Ingram as Ursula
Chris Jared as Conrade
Ben Mansfield as Claudio
Mark McGee as Watch
Harry Myers as Watch/Sexton
Anthony O'Donnell as Dogberry
Anneika Rose as Hero
Annalisa Rossi as Margaret
Samantha Spiro as Beatrice
Tim Steed as Don John
Kate Tydman as Waiting Woman
David Whitworth as Friar Francis

Creative

Director: Timothy Sheader
Design: Philip Witcomb
Costume Design: Deidre Clancy
Composer: David Shrubsole
Choreography: Ann Yee
Lighting Design: Simon Mills
Sound Design: Fergus O'Hare
Casting Director: Ginny Schiller
Voice Coach and Text Consultant: Barbara Houseman
Language and Verse Consultant: Giles Taylor
Assistant Choreographer: David Grewcock
Assistant Director: Kate Sagovsky

Reviews

Customer reviews

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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