Presents much ado about nothing directed by suki peters. Much ado about nothing available to download from digital theatre. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare about two pairs of lovers, benedick and beatrice, and claudio and hero. Sadly, several years of english lit left me rather less a fan of the bard, but much ado about nothing is one of the few plays that i have come to appreciate in later life. Much ado about nothing by the original london cast. Much ado about nothing is generally considered one of shakespeares best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics. This production was captured by digital theatre live at wyndhams theatre in londons west end. Librivox recording of much ado about nothing, by william shakespeare.
Comparisons are often invidious, but heres a rare chance to compare two productions of the same play, both on at the same time. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant dailymotion. Henry iv, part 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. Much ado about nothing, believed to have been written in 1598, is one of william shakespeares most popular comedies, and takes its defamed woman plot from ariostos orlando furioso.
The music, and comedy and the energy of the production come through in the cast recording. Much ado about nothing was probably written about 1598 and first published in the first folio of 1623. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script with free postage nick hern books are currently offering the script for david tennant and catherine tates production of much ado about nothing for just. Much ado about nothing sonia friedman productions digital. Beatrices speech to don pedro about benedick winning her heart with false dice is generally taken to mean that he broke her heart, but in the tate tennant production, they seemed to get along too well for that interpretation to hold water. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare on free audio. Even so, its still not as funny as some versions ive seen, which proves just how difficult it is to get this part of the play completely right. Directors cut david tennant in much ado about nothing youtube. David tennant and catherine tate in much ado about nothing. The play was included in the first folio, published in 1623 by means of noting which, in shakespeares day, sounded similar to nothing as in the plays title, and which means gossip, rumour, and overhearing, benedick and. Much ado about nothing unabridged audiobook william. Much ado about nothing by the original london cast recording. Josie rourkes sro west end much ado about nothing casts beloved smallscreen sparrers catherine tate and david tennant as. The shakespeare classic, done live for this daytime color series, the first time a two part story was offered.
Other than that, theres nothing much to quibble about with this version of much ado as josie rourkes directorial vision is crystalclear and cohesive with nothing left to chance. Digital theatre announces william shakespeares much ado about nothing as its latest release available to watch online or download to the desktop, available from today december 2011 at. Its a simple enough story, with drama on the hero claudio side, and razor. David tennant and catherine tate appear together on stage for the first time in william shakespeares timeless comedy much ado about nothing. Tennanttate much ado about nothing available for digital. Review of much ado about nothing with david tennant. Two young lovers, claudio and hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming. Watch much ado about nothing 1993 full movie free online. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare shakespeares delightful comedy sparkles with the verbal sparring of our two reluctant lovers in a world where nothing is quite what it seems. I downloaded the london production of much ado about nothing from digital. Watching the dvd will be great, both for those whove seen the play and can relive their experience and also for those who didnt get the opportunity to go to london and see it. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant act 4.
It played to soldout houses and received wide critical acclaim. I love all of them and ill be having a much ado about nothing party on february 6th. Jul 09, 2019 not to be like if beatrice or benedick arent involved in the scene who cares but if beatrice or benedick arent involved in the scene who cares. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare on free. They never meet but theres a skirmish of wit between them. Much ado about nothing available to download blogtor who. Not sure if youre still looking, but if you are, definitely give the david tennant and catherine tate version a try. David tennant and catherine tate fans, help us convince the producers to film the new production of much ado about.
Apr 26, 2005 the official website for the bbc drama shakespeare much ado about nothing, by david nicholls, starring sarah paris, damian lewis, billie piper, tom ellis, martin jarvis, derek riddell, nina sosanya. Much ado about nothing, with david tennant and catherine tate. Two young lovers claudio and hero are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. The summer of 2011 saw david tennant and catherine tate appear together on stage for the first time in a brand new production of william shakespeares timeless comedy much ado about nothing. Everyone who loves david tennant, catherine tate and shakespeare should get this dvd.
Much ado about nothing as its latest release available to watch online or download to the. Aug 19, 2012 david tennant and catherine tate in much ado about nothing, via the digital theatre player. A modern retelling of shakespeares classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. I love all of them and ill be having a muchadoaboutnothingparty on february 6th. The play, starring david tennant and catherine tate was the theatre sensation of the summer for many. The recording captures the playful mood of the production. I downloaded the london production of much ado about nothing from digital theatre and. Sir rex harrison and cast perform together in this wonderful production which is available for the first time on digital download. When he was about 3 or 4 years old, he decided to become an actor, inspired by his love of doctor who. It was taped by digital theatre during the last week of its run at wyndhams theatre and since then there has been much speculation about whether it would eventually appear as a digital download or as a dvd. Dec, 2011 william shakespeares much ado about nothing, featuring david tennant and catherine tate as benedict and beatrice, respectively, is available to watch online or download beginning dec. Jul 11, 2011 i downloaded the london production of much ado about nothing from digital theatre and totally enjoyed watching this excellent cast. Watch online or download the full show to your desktop now at digital theatre. While the experience could be improved, i still got to watch a lively albeit slightly campy shakespeare production from the other side of the world, one that id thought id never get a chance to see.
Petition to make much ado about nothing with david tennant into a dvd. The song of balthasar from shakespeares much ado about nothing highlights particular irony in the play. In the darker second plot, claudio is also tricked, but into shaming his love, hero, at the altar. All you need to do is click on the appropriate link, download the free subtitles, and. Much ado about nothing 2016 tvma 1h 35m international dramas carefree college student vicente ends up in a desperate fight for freedom when a wellconnected friend falsely accuses him of. Much ado about nothing with david tennant and catherine tate is now available to watch online or download at directed by josie. Check out much ado about nothing by the original london cast recording on amazon music. The play was included in the first folio, published in 1623. Written around the middle of his career, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great festive comedies. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script.
In much ado about nothing, beatrice and benedick are adamant in their mutual dislike, while claudio and hero are. Benedick and beatrice the main couple, and claudio and hero the secondary couple. Two young lovers, claudio and hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. Jul 04, 2019 much ado about nothing at the wyndhams theatre. The men are back from the war, and everyone is ready for romance. Often considered one of scotlands greatest actors, david tennant was born david john mcdonald in west lothian, scotland, to essdale helen mcleod and sandy mcdonald, who was a presbyterian minister. One of shakespeares most frequently performed comedies, much ado about nothing includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Reunited on stage, david tennant and catherine tate appear together on stage for the first time in william shakespeares timeless comedy much ado about nothing. Jun 03, 2015 much ado about nothing david tennant and catherine tate act 5, scene 2 first part sub.
This years production of much ado about nothing, starring david tennant the tenth doctor and catherine tate donna noble is now. It tells of a woman, a rich merchants daughter about to be married to a man she loves, but a devious rival to the groom sets up an incident to fool him into thinking shes been sleeping. We are excited to be launching directors cut with one of our bestselling titles, much ado about nothing. David tennant treat 4 today the much ado about nothing download advert from. A partial quotation, obviously, from the liturgy of the church. Much ado about nothing part 1 full play with catherine. William shakespeares much ado about nothing, featuring david. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. In one of his darker comedies, shakespeare explores the themes of love, fidelity, innuendo and betrayal. Quoting from some old grammar, perhaps the one used by.
It depicts a span of history that begins with hotspurs battle at homildon late in 1402 and ends. Dec, 2011 after a series of teasing tweets last night, digital theatre have made much ado about nothing, starring david tennant and catherine tate, available as a digital download from today th december. Its a simple enough story, with drama on the hero claudio side, and razor sharp wit with the benedick beatrice storyline. Much ado about digital theatres streaming of shakespeare. Much ado about nothing chronicles two pairs of lovers.
Jun 01, 2011 catherine tate beatrice and david tennant benedick in much ado about nothing at wyndhams theatre, london, directed by josie rourke. Shakespeares classic comedy tells the story of two couples. Hero and claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, don john, strikes out at their happiness. David tennant and catherine tate confirmed on bbc breakfast on 8th january 2011 that they would play much ado about nothing at the wyndham theatre in london from 16th may until 3rd september 2011. Beatrices speech to don pedro about benedick winning her heart with false dice is generally taken to mean that he broke her heart, but in the tatetennant production, they seemed to get along too well for that interpretation to hold water. Petition to make much ado about nothing with david tennant. Last week, i saw much ado about nothing at the globe, and now heres another version playing at wyndhams, right in the heart of the west end. Sheet music from much ado about nothing original soundtrack. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script with free postage nick hern books are currently offering the script for david tennant and catherine tates. Hero especially criticizes beatrices tendency to ignore every mans good qualities by spelling him backward. Beatrice and benedick are thrown together after being tricked into confessing their true feelings.
Watch david tennant in much ado about nothing worldwide. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599, as shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script with. Balthasar sings about the infidelity of men and how this behavior is accepted. The dashing young claudio falls for hero, the daughter of leonato, governor of messina, and his friend don pedro helps him secure her affection. Mar 25, 2018 sigh no more, ladies from much ado about nothing william shakespeare, patrick doyle duration. This production was captured by digital theatre live at londons wyndhams theatre and starred david tennant and catherine tate. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps.