Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing at Noel Coward Theatre

Directed by Iqbal Khan and starring Meera Syal as Beatrice and Paul Bhattacharjee as Benedick.

Why see Much Ado About Nothing?

This vibrant and colourful production transposes Shakespeare’s vivacious, and at times unsettling, comedy of love and deceit to an Indian setting.

Much Ado About Nothing is directed by Iqbal Khan whose credits include Broken Glass (Tricycle Theatre, 2011) and The Killing of Sister George (Arts Theatre, 2011). Actress, comedienne, writer and singer, Meera Syal, will play Beatrice opposite Paul Bhattacharjee as Benedick.

Key Information

Audience

Suitable for audiences aged 12 and upwards

Run Time

3 hours 10 minutes (including 20 minute interval)

Dates

Finished 27 Oct 2012

Cast

Meera Syalas Beatrice
Paul Bhattacharjee as Benedick
Sagar Arya - Claudio
Raj Bajaj - Balthasar
Rudi Dharmalingam - George Seacole/Soldier
Neil D'Souza - Conrade
Kulvinder Ghir - Borachio
Shiv Grewal - Don Pedro
Ernest Ignatius - Antonio
Muzz Khan - Hugh Oatcake
Aysha Kala - Watch
Amara Karan - Hero
Darren Kuppan - Messenger
Robert Mountford - Friar Francis
Simon Nagra –Dogberry
Chetna Pandya - Margaret
Bharti Patel - Verges
Gary Pillai - Don John
Madhav Sharma - Leonato
Peter Singh - Sexton
Anjana Vasan - Maid

Creative

Author: William Shakespeare
Director: Iqbal Khan
Designer: Tom Piper
Costume: Himani Dehlvi
Lighting - Ciaran Bagnall
Sound - Andrew Franks
Fights - Kev McCurdy
Music - Niraj Chag

Reviews

Our review

Charming, funny, creative

Much Ado About Nothing was a fantastic production that made for a wonderful evening. From the moment of walking into the theatre you are transported somewhere else.

Makia Martin

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Customer reviews

Joy

Splendid Shakespeare

This has to be one of the most imaginative interpretations of this often maligned comedy by the bard. I have seen many productions during many years of theatre going but this was, by far and away, the most enjoyable. I was with my partner for whom this was a first Shakespeare.I am delighted to say that he is now eagerly awaiting the next one! The whole cast deserve the highest praise. If I were to single out individuals it would have to be Tom Batemans' Claudio and Andy James' Don Pedro. Also I would like to mention Kathryn Hunt. I have always admired this actors' work and she did not disappoint-great work! Finally, the two leads.David Tennants' comic timing is just superb and his connection with the audience is amazing. Long admired his work in all it's forms but he definitely excels on stage with a live audience. Catherine Tate is a perfect foil and the empathy between her and David Tennant is tangible. T'n'T - pure dynamite!!! A total joy of a production. ... Read more

Joy

An apology

Sorry Adam! My partner had to type the review for me as I can't always use my hands and he made a mistake with your name. Our apologies. ... Read more

Sonal

Brilliant

The two nights before this performance, David was too ill to perform, but you would not have been able to tell by his performance tonight. Was pleasantly surprised by the very creative on stage directing, it left me in tears of laughter at points! The whole cast was brilliant, now in their last few shows, and left me with a buzz after it ended. Wish I could go again. ... Read more
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