Much Ado About Nothing

written by William Shakespeare
directed by Carol Dicker

The hilarious agony of Benedick and Beatrice's resistance to love is offset by a betrayal that strikes at the heart of two of the people they cherish most. Steampunk and cyber-deception combine in this innovative spin on the Bard's classic rom-com.

Performance Dates
23 & 24 March 2018 - Penrith
Q Theatre, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
Directions: how to get there  
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Precis
Love, gossip, laughs and lies: The hilarious agony of Benedick and Beatrice's resistance to love is offset by a betrayal and loss of reputation that strikes at the heart of two of the people they cherish most.

NTT combines steampunk and cyber-deception to shine a light on how contemporary life can be impacted by the use - and misuse - of social media, in this innovative spin on the Bard's classic rom-com.

Claudio falls for the beautiful, young Hero; Beatrice and lothario Benedick harbour a secret love for each other that becomes a covert game of match-making for their sneaky friends; John the Bastard's jealousy of his half-brother Don Pedro leads to an act of deception; and the keystone cops who should be solving the mess are more interested in seeking the spotlight.

Much Ado About Nothing is a witty, anachronistic production that showcases the hilarity of this delightful comedy, while at the same time highlighting the flaws of social media and the fragility of reputation in a world where everything is online. 

Only three performances!
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“When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married!” William Shakespeare

Cast & Crew
Benedick - Troy Lennon
Beatrice - Samantha O'Hare
Don Pedro - Robert Hall
Claudio - Jarrod Everingham-bryan
Hero - Madz O'Hare
Leonato - John Baltaks
Don John (the Bastard)/Priest - Matt Barry
Messenger/Narrator/Night Watch - Marnie O'Mara
Dogberry - Adam Ryder
Margaret/Verges - Megan Lloyd Johnson
Borachio - Peter Hazell
Antonio - Joseph Dicker
Ursula - Nicole Bonfield
Sexton - Pat O'Mara

Sound Technician - Tim Copeland
​Follow Spot Operator - Cameron O'Hare
Choreography - Robert Hall & Samantha O'Hare
​Costumes - Carol Dicker

Find out more about our cast & crew on our Performers page.
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