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Ashland 2009: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Aug 15, 2009 23:43

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

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cathubodva August 22 2009, 22:34:12 UTC

I love this play (to read!) so much. The last time I saw it, Beatrice was definitely shrewish, but I agree with you - I think she should be more playful and less Kate. This isn't Taming of the Shrew!

narrelle August 23 2009, 00:59:25 UTC

It's a shame about the production's Beatrice. She and Benedick are so pivotal to this working - their more mature love, coming from a background of disappointment and hurt, is such a contrast to the flighty, impassioned, impulsive love of Hero and Claudio. If you haven't already seen it, Kenneth Branagh's version, with Emma Thompson as Beatrice, hits all the right notes. It's my cheer-myself-up movie, because anything using that much linen and fake tan is always going to be funny.

caramel_lunacy August 25 2009, 03:31:26 UTC

I have to agree with narrelle that Kenneth Branagh's version is great! It's actually what got me into Shakespeare when I was about 11 or so. So much fun. I always felt that Beatrice is nasty to Benedick because of their implied history of betrayal/hurt, but that she's generally more playful to everyone else. Hope you get a chance to see it!