Much Ado About Nothing

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Event Much Ado About Nothing
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 25 June 1988
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Tony Geddes' glorious setting is the star of this production. Drawing on memory of Italian tapestry and fresco, with a narrow platform tapering off to the left under a garden trellis and archway and doorways giving exits to the right, it presents a sumptuous visual texture against which the festive games of the plot can be played out….
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Paul Barrett Actor Leonato
Ruth Bijl Actor Ursula
Geraldine Brophy Actor Beatrice
Lloyd Edwards Actor Borachio
Richard Harvest Actor Antonio
Richard Harvest Actor Sexton
John Hudson Actor Conrad
Bill le Marquand Actor Messenger
Bill le Marquand Actor Dogberry
Stephen Lovatt Actor Claudio
Colin McCulloch Actor Balthasar
Colin McCulloch Actor Friar Francis
David McKenzie Actor Don John
David McKenzie Actor Verges
Lynda Milligan Actor Margaret
Stewart Ross Actor Benedick
Kevin Smith Actor Don Pedro
Eilish Wahren Actor Hero
Tony Ryan Composer
Pamela Maling Costume Designer
Elric Hooper Director
Joe Hayes Lighting Designer
William Shakespeare Playwright
Tony Geddes Set Designer
Mike McKenzie Sound Designer
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Paul R. Bushnell named Tony Geddes as Best Designer of the year for this production, in the Christchurch Star, 29 December 1988.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188089