The Cast of Much Ado About Nothing
Copyright Bronwen Sharp
The Globe has always been known to play up the comedic elements of the bard's play, sometimes falling flat on its face as a result (interesting to see whether the revival of the touring King Lear can drop that painful attempt at comedy this year). This means that this production of Much Ado has everything going for it especially with everyone's favourite Bell Boy Sam Philips from Hotel Trubble as Claudio.
The cast, as expected is superb with Emma Pallant putting in an especially notable performance as Beatrice. The chemistry with Simon Bubb's Benedick is only spoilt by Shakespeare not exploiting the plot device enough before delving into sloppy romance. Dogsberry and his watchmen also made even the foreign students, forced against their will to see something they didn't want to enjoy, chuckle. Being drenched in water with typical Globe interaction was also another highlight.
However, what lets this show down is it's production values. They just cannot get the clothing right in these touring production. The 1950s feel is good enough but it does make it seem somewhat 'amateurish' in style. It just doesn't quite feel like a Globe production.
Overall, stunningly good performances in a unpleasing production.
Much Ado About Nothing is Touring around the UK and Europe
For dates and venues, go to:
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/theatre/whats-on/globe-theatre/much-ado-about-nothing-2014
The cast, as expected is superb with Emma Pallant putting in an especially notable performance as Beatrice. The chemistry with Simon Bubb's Benedick is only spoilt by Shakespeare not exploiting the plot device enough before delving into sloppy romance. Dogsberry and his watchmen also made even the foreign students, forced against their will to see something they didn't want to enjoy, chuckle. Being drenched in water with typical Globe interaction was also another highlight.
However, what lets this show down is it's production values. They just cannot get the clothing right in these touring production. The 1950s feel is good enough but it does make it seem somewhat 'amateurish' in style. It just doesn't quite feel like a Globe production.
Overall, stunningly good performances in a unpleasing production.
Much Ado About Nothing is Touring around the UK and Europe
For dates and venues, go to:
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/theatre/whats-on/globe-theatre/much-ado-about-nothing-2014
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