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Full casting announced for Much Ado About Nothing at the Watermill Theatre

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Joint CEOs Artistic Director Paul Hart and Executive Director Claire Murray, and the whole team at Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre are thrilled to announce full cast and creative team for the next show at the award-winning Newbury venue. From 12 April – 18 May, The Watermill’s critically acclaimed Watermill Ensemble will sashay into the Golden Age of Hollywood in a new take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Adapted by Tom Wentworth and directed by Paul Hart, the new production sets the comedy at a bustling film set and will feature a 1940s-inspired soundscape, played live by the ensemble cast of actor-musicians. Returning to The Watermill Theatre are Katherine Jack (As You Like It, The … Continue reading Full casting announced for Much Ado About Nothing at the Watermill Theatre

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[Review] Much Ado About Nothing at The Duke of York’s Theatre

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Kat Mokrynski “The world of reality tv felt like a snug lens that could bring Much Ado About Nothing into sharp focus for a modern audience well-versed in the manoeuvres of singletons looking for love” – Josie Daxter, Director Walking into the Duke of York’s Theatre to see the National Youth Theatre’s newest production, it was immediately clear that this would be a modern and fun interpretation of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Pop music was playing, videos introducing the characters were playing on screens on stage, and there was an atmosphere of excitement. The play, performed as … Continue reading [Review] Much Ado About Nothing at The Duke of York’s Theatre