They never meet but theres a skirmish of wit between them. This production was captured by digital theatre live at londons wyndhams theatre and starred david tennant and catherine tate. Apr 01, 2014 david tennant and samantha spiro star as beatrice and benedick in this bbc radio 4 production of shakespeares much loved comedy. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant act 4, scene 1 available on digital theatre plus. A modern retelling of shakespeares classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare on free. With alexis denisof, amy acker, fran kranz, jillian morgese. Much ado about nothing sonia friedman productions digital. Much ado about nothing is generally considered one of shakespeares best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with. I find here that don peter hath bestowed much honour on a young florentine called claudio. Bbc radio shakespeare audiobook william shakespeare. This video captures the full audio of our very first recorded production of much ado about nothing, done in 1952 this was our second production, along with all surviving images by arbuckle and. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script.
William shakespeare much ado about nothing full audiobook. In much ado about nothing, beatrice and benedick are adamant in their mutual dislike, while claudio and hero are deep in love, and the two. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first full length play. It is a terrific version of the play with an incredible cast david tennant, samantha spiro, chiwetel ejiofor, emilia fox. Other than that, theres nothing much to quibble about with this. Written around the middle of his career, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare on free audio. Young claudio has fallen for the lovely heiress hero, who also loves him. 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 play, starring david tennant and catherine tate was the theatre sensation of the summer for many.
Much ado about nothing david tennant act 1 digital. 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. Click here to download the bbc audiobook of david tennant in much ado about nothing for free. Sir rex harrison and cast perform together in this wonderful production which is available for the first time on digital download. Much ado about nothing is a play by william shakespeare first performed in 1612. 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. Librivox recording of much ado about nothing, by william shakespeare. Jul 04, 2019 much ado about nothing at the wyndhams theatre. Much ado about nothing would you recommend this audiobook to a friend. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare craig. Much ado about nothing david tennant and catherine tate act 5, scene 2 first part sub. The men are back from the war, and everyone is ready for romance. The shakespeare classic, done live for this daytime color series, the first time a two part.
Watch david tennant in much ado about nothing worldwide. Jun 01, 2011 catherine tate beatrice and david tennant benedick in much ado about nothing at wyndhams theatre, london, directed by josie rourke. Shakespearetold much ado about nothing tv episode 2005. Review of much ado about nothing with david tennant. Written around the middle of his career, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great festive comedies. A sparkling comedy of verbal sparring, this bbc radio dramatization of shakespeares much ado about nothing stars david tennant and a full cast. Listen to much ado about nothing a bbc radio 3 full cast production by william shakespeare available from rakuten kobo.
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. Henry, the noble and courageous young king of england, decides to invade france, believing he has a rightful claim to the throne. 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. Messenger much deserved on his part and equally remembered by don pedro. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare about two. With sarah parish, damian lewis, andrew barclay, george couyas. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare craig, oxford edition part 2 out of 3.
David tennant, josh groban 15 apr 2011 part ii duration. This production was captured by digital theatre live at wyndhams theatre in londons west end. It was taped by digital theatre during the last week of its run at wyndhams theatre and since then there. He has played a number of parts in radio plays including benedict in the bbc adaptation of much a do about nothing, and the lead in the highly successful successful radio 4 show, double income no kids yet. Much ado about nothing audiobook william shakespeare. Nov 01, 2019 much ado about nothing by shakespeare summary. Much ado about nothing is a display of wit and humour, from squabbles and cutting retorts between beatrice and benedick to the unrepeatable, full of malapropisms and nonsenses, humor presented by. 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.
Bbc radio has a unique heritage when it comes to shakespeare. Henry, the noble and courageous young king of england, decides. Much ado about nothing unabridged audiobook william. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare, sylvan barnet, david l. With tom bateman, alex beckett, jonathan coy, mike grady. If you prefer the lighter side of shakespeare, much ado about nothing with catherine tate and david tennant is a hilarious, thoroughly entertaining play. Mar 25, 2018 sigh no more, ladies from much ado about nothing william shakespeare, patrick doyle duration. I was blown away by how powerful david tennant s portrayal of hamlet was. Much ado about nothing audiobook, by william shakespeare. 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.
Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first full length play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making shakespeare to be heard. As the silly characters fall in and out of love, the audience will laugh and be frustrated. Synopsis william shakespeares comedy much ado about nothing narrates the romance of two pairs and how gossips play their role to unite as well as separate. Much ado about nothing 1993 this 1993 film version of shakespeares play is a colorful, ebullient romp, with a cast made up of british and american actors, as is often the case with major cinematic shakespeare offerings. Not sure if youre still looking, but if you are, definitely give the david tennant and catherine tate version a try. Sigh no more, ladies from much ado about nothing william shakespeare, patrick doyle duration. Much ado about nothing is a display of wit and humour, from squabbles and cutting retorts between beatrice and benedick to the unrepeatable, full of malapropisms and nonsenses, humor presented by the the chief of the citizenpolice in messina, dogberry and his bumbling sidekicks. 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. 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. 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. Much ado about nothing audiobook william shakespeare, edith. In much ado about nothing, shakespeare created one of the greatest verbal sparring matches in all of literature, echoes of which can be heard in the sophisticated dialogue of such late masters as george bernard shaw, oscar wilde, and noel coward. Much ado about nothing much ado about nothing audiobook, by william shakespeare.
This edition of much ado about nothing is an adaptation of shakespe. 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. In much ado about nothing, beatrice and benedick are adamant in their mutual dislike, while claudio and hero are deep in love, and the two stories take an unexpected course. Benedick and beatrice the main couple, and claudio and hero the secondary couple. Tensions mount in the tv studio when a takecharge anchor is reunited with a man she has a history with. Much ado about nothing part 1 full play with catherine.
The dashing young claudio falls for hero, the daughter of leonato, governor of messina, and his friend don pedro helps him secure her affection. In this exclusive scene see david tennant as benedick. It is a terrific version of the play with an incredible cast david tennant, samantha spiro, chiwetel ejiofor, emilia fox and maxine peake to name a few. 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. Much ado about nothing chronicles two pairs of lovers. In much ado about nothing, beatrice and benedick are adamant in their mutual dislike, while claudio and hero are deep in love, and the two stories take an. In this play, young claudio has fallen for the lovely heiress hero. Much ado about nothing is still one of the more common plays of shakespeare to see performing in schools, with shakespeare companies, and in movies.
Young lovers hero and claudio, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles benedick and beatrice to wed as well. With john conte, jack albertson, herschel bernardi, philip bourneuf. 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 dramatized audible audiobook original recording david tennant narrator, samantha spiro narrator, full cast narrator, william shakespeare. Much ado about nothing david tennant monologue youtube. 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. Read much ado about nothing here, with sidebyside no fear translations into modern english. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare, peggy. Much ado about nothing and a third of a page photo of david tennant and catherine. Shakespeares much ado about nothing is a witty, entertaining play. Elliot levey is known for his work on murder on the orient express 2017, philomena 20 and florence foster jenkins 2016. If youre a doctor who fan, you know they have great chemistry. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare about two pairs of lovers, benedick and beatrice, and claudio and hero.
Nov, 2012 david tennant and catherine tate appear together on stage for the first time in william shakespeares timeless comedy much ado about nothing. Much ado about nothing audiobook by william shakespeare. I have also seen the national theaters version with benedict cumberbatch, and i have to say, this one is better. In much ado about nothing, shakespeare created one of the greatest verbal sparring matches in all of literature, echoes of which can be heard in the sophisticated dialogue of such late masters as george. The play includes two quite different stories of romantic love. There is a kind of merry war betwixt signior benedick and her.
Search results for david tennant sorted by relevance page. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant act 4. Benedick and beatrice are tricked into confessing their love for each other, and claudio is tricked into rejecting hero at the altar on the erroneous belief that she has been unfaithful. Jan 29, 20 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. Much ado about nothing david tennant and catherine tate act 5, scene 2 second part. Much ado about nothing unabridged audible audiobook.
At agincourt he leads his army into battle against the powerful french forces and, against all the odds, wins a famous victory. Bbc radio shakespeare audiobook by william shakespeare. I can see hes not in your good books, said the messenger. Catherine tate beatrice and david tennant benedick in much ado about nothing at wyndhams theatre, london, directed by josie rourke. 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. Henry v is a study of kingship, patriotism, and heroic determination tempered by tender comedy as henry courts katherine, princess of france. Nov 10, 2017 william shakespeare much ado about nothing full audiobook. It played to soldout houses and received wide critical acclaim. Throughout the play, the proud wouldbe lovers, beatrice and benedick, circle each other warily.
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