Much Ado About Nothing

written by William Shakespeare
directed by Carol Dicker

Love found, love lost, gossip and lies... NTT's innovative production shines the spotlight on the loss of reputation in an online world, in this steampunk rendition of the Bard's classic romantic comedy. 

Performance Dates
March 2018 - Penrith
Q Theatre, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
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Precis
The Bard must have foreseen the 21st century when he penned this clever comedy in 1598. Western Sydney comedy theatre company, NTT Productions, makes it's welcome return to Penrith with an innovative spin on one of Shakespeare’s cleverest romantic comedies.

Claudio falls for the beautiful, young Hero; Beatrice harbours a secret love for lothario Benedick (and vice versa); 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.

This steampunk-inspired production showcases the hilarity of this delightful comedy, while at the same time highlighting the flaws of social media and the fragility of your reputation in a world in which everything is online. 

Only four performances, including a special school matinee performance.
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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) - Matt Barry
Messenger/Narrator - Marnie O'Mara
Dogberry - Adam Ryder
Verges - Megan Lloyd Johnson
Borachio - Peter Hazell
Conrade - Ben Curran
Antonio - Joseph Dicker
Ursula - Nicole Bonfield
Margaret - Tracy Stedman
Priest - Nadine Hulme
Lady of the Night - Josephine Dwyer
Nightwatch - John Dwyer
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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