Queensland Conservatorium
Courtyard Theatre and Tour
3 - 11 June 2024
Synopsis
"Much Ado About Nothing" is a delightful comedy by William Shakespeare that explores themes of love, deception, and misunderstandings. Set in the charming town of Messina, the story revolves around two contrasting romantic couples: the young lovers Claudio and Hero, and the witty sparring partners Beatrice and Benedick.
Claudio falls deeply in love with Hero and eagerly plans their wedding. However, their relationship faces a severe test due to the scheming of the villainous Doña Joan, who falsely accuses Hero of infidelity. Deceived by these lies, Claudio humiliates Hero at the altar, leading her to collapse and pretend to die from the shock.
Parallel to this drama, Beatrice and Benedick engage in a "merry war" of sharptongued exchanges, concealing their genuine affection for each other. Their friends, seeing through their facade, devise a clever ruse to make each believe the other is secretly in love with them...
Characters:
Don Pedro: Prince of Aragon
Benedick: A gentleman of Padua
Claudio: A young lord of Florence
Hero: Daughter of Leonato
Beatruice: Niece of Leonato
Leonato: Governor of Messina
Doña Joan: The villainous brother of Don Pedro
Borachio and Conrade: Followers of Don John
Dogberry: The comical constable
Verges: Dogberry’s partner
Join us for an evening of romance, laughter, and the timeless wit of Shakespeare in "Much Ado About Nothing."
Angela Lal Alegra Marino
Grace Faint Emma Kidd
Callum Johnston Liam McMahon
Matthew Ianna Lachlan Brayshaw
Rushad Katrak Rory Fegan
Darcy Jackson
Rhys Canham
Jordana Wenke
Cecilia Varese
Cameron Rixon
Riley Fahey
Ari Banerjee
Beatrice
Hero,
Bennedick
Claudio,
Don Pedro
Doña Joan
Leonato
Dogburry
Borachio
Conrad Margret,
Antonia, Verges Sexton Seacole Oates
