One of shakespeares most frequently performed comedies, much ado about nothing includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Their chemistry and comedic timing are pure perfection. Catherine tate beatrice and david tennant benedick in much ado about nothing at wyndhams theatre, london, directed by josie rourke. Former doctor who costars david tennant and catherine tate have been reunited in their latest theatrical venture, shakespeares much ado about nothing. 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. 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. Much ado about nothing was probably written about 1598 and first published in the first folio of 1623.
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. William shakespeares much ado about nothing, featuring david tennant and catherine tate as benedict and beatrice, respectively, is available. Much ado about nothing part 1 full play with catherine. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare about two pairs of lovers, benedick and beatrice, and claudio and hero. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant act 4. This production was captured by digital theatre live at londons wyndhams theatre and starred david tennant and catherine tate. Paid and downloaded the hd version saw the play twice in london and. The taming of the shrew shakespeares globe, 2012 dvd. Much ado about nothing david tennant and catherine tate act 5, scene 2 second part su. Often considered one of scotlands greatest actors, david tennant was born david john mcdonald in west lothian, scotland, to essdale helen mcleod and sandy mcdonald, who was a presbyterian minister. 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.
Tennanttate much ado about nothing available for digital. Catherine tate and david tennant much ado about nothing. The originally free posters for david tennants production of much ado. Shakespeares iambic pentameter blank verse sounds totally free and natural.
An authorized recording of this production is available to download and. Young lovers hero and claudio, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles benedick and beatrice to wed as well. Watch online or download the full show to your desktop now on digital. A modern retelling of shakespeares classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with. See more ideas about shakespeare, sigh no more and shakespeare quotes. Its not free but pretty cheap, and its available outside the uk, too.
Much ado about digital theatres streaming of shakespeare. David tennant and catherine tate to star in a new series produced by. Much ado about nothing by the original london cast. David tennant and catherine tate fans, help us convince the producers to film the new production of much ado about. In 2012 a filmed version of the live 2011 performance at the globe was. Two young lovers, claudio and hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. Much ado about nothing david tennant and catherine tate act 5, scene 2 first part sub.
Petition to make much ado about nothing with david tennant. Digital theatre use high definition cameras hidden around the stage and. Beatrice and benedick are thrown together after being tricked into confessing their true feelings. David tennant and catherine tate confirmed on bbc breakfast on 8th january 2011 that they would play much ado about nothing at the wyndham theatre in london from 16th may until 3rd september 2011. In the darker second plot, claudio is also tricked, but into shaming his love, hero, at the altar. Rent much ado about nothing 2012 starring amy acker and alexis denisof on dvd and bluray. With tom bateman, alex beckett, jonathan coy, mike grady. David tennant and catherine tate interview for much ado. Much ado about nothing sonia friedman productions digital. Much ado about nothing david tennant in fancy dress youtube. In one of his darker comedies, shakespeare explores the themes of love, fidelity, innuendo and betrayal. Sir rex harrison and cast perform together in this wonderful production which is available for the first time on digital download.
A few months ago we reported that much ado about nothing was recorded for a future release on dvd or video on demand. Not sure if youre still looking, but if you are, definitely give the david tennant and catherine tate version a try. Much ado about nothing was captured in front of a live audience at the west ends wyndhams theatre in september 2011. Much ado about digital theatres streaming of shakespeare gigaom. Watch much ado about nothing 2012 full movie free online. 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 december. 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. Weve been getting a lot of enquiries from fans of david tennant and catherine tate from across the globe wanting. If you werent lucky enough to be in london to see david tennant and catherine tate star in much ado about nothing, youre in luck reports have come out that it was recorded during its last week on stage so that it can be released on video on demand with a possibility of a dvd release. Much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our. Written around the middle of his career, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great festive comedies. With alexis denisof, amy acker, fran kranz, jillian morgese. Much ado about nothing 2016 tvma 1h 35m latin american movies carefree college student vicente ends up in a desperate fight for freedom when a wellconnected friend falsely accuses him of. Rehearsals started on monday 4th april and the full cast list is here.
Well, it doesnt look like there will be a dvd but today you can now watch david tennant s and catherin tates performances in much ado about nothing by downloading it. A modern retelling of shakespeares classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. Much ado about nothing contrasts the happiness of lovers claudio and hero, and the cynicism of sparring partners beatrice and benedick, who are united in their scorn for love. Much ado about nothing is a 2012 black and white american romantic comedy film adapted for the screen, produced, and directed by joss whedon, from william shakespeares play of the same name. 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. David tennant treat 4 today the much ado about nothing download advert from. Librivox recording of much ado about nothing, by william shakespeare. At 7pm uk time on valentines day, 14th february, there will be a global online watchalong of shakespeares classic romantic comedy, much ado about nothing, starring david tennant and catherine tate. While the experience could be improved, i still got to watch a lively albeit slightly campy shakespeare production from the other side of the world, one that id thought id never get a chance to see. Digital theatre announces william shakespeares much ado about nothing as its latest release available to watch online or download to the desktop, available from today december 2011 at. David tennant and catherine tate interview for much ado about nothing exdoctor who stars david tennant and catherine tate on reuniting for this summers hottest theatre ticket. Much ado about nothing available to download from digital theatre. Aside from tennant and tate, who played quarrelling lovers benedick and beatrice, the cast included many other talented performers. 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 2012 subtitles opensubtitles. Much ado about nothing david tennant in fancy dress. It played to soldout houses and received wide critical acclaim. The men are back from the war, and everyone is ready for romance.
The whole ensemble was really fantastic, and the decision to set the whole thing in the 80s added to the fun of. I downloaded the london production of much ado about nothing from digital theatre and totally enjoyed watching this excellent cast. The trailer is available to view here, while the download can be purchased here. I love all of them and ill be having a muchadoaboutnothingparty on february 6th. The dashing young claudio falls for hero, the daughter of leonato, governor of messina, and his friend don pedro helps him secure her affection.
This production was captured by digital theatre live at wyndhams theatre in londons west end. David tennant and catherine tate in much ado about nothing, via the digital theatre player. Someone was asking about how to watch david tennant and catherine tates much ado about nothing online. The film stars amy acker, alexis denisof, nathan fillion, clark gregg, reed diamond, fran kranz, sean maher, and jillian morgese to create the film, director whedon established the production studio. Rent much ado about nothing 2012 on dvd and bluray. Everyone who loves david tennant, catherine tate and shakespeare should get this dvd. Much ado about nothing available to download blogtor who. With eve best, charles edwards, ewan stewart, joseph marcell.
You have the option to rent the video for 48 hours or download a standard definition or hd copy. Oscar wilde ken for those who are confused about this important matter. Watch david tennant in much ado about nothing worldwide. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant act 4, scene 1 available on digital theatre plus. Well, it doesnt look like there will be a dvd but today you can now watch david tennants and catherin tates performances in much ado about nothing by downloading it. In this modern shakespeare adaptation, a spanish prince arrives from battle to visit a friend and gets caught up in a game of matchmaking. Much ado about nothing soundtrack list much ado about. 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.
This is a subjective comparison between the first two performances. Much ado about nothing was captured in front of a live audience at the. Hero and claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, don john, strikes out at their happiness. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 7. The cast comprises david tennant benedick and catherine tate beatrice. When he was about 3 or 4 years old, he decided to become an actor, inspired by his love of doctor who. Digital theatre announces william shakespeares much ado about nothing as its. This is arranged by digital theatre which is the company that recorded the 2011 production and has released it as a digital download. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare thought to have been written in. Review of much ado about nothing with david tennant.
Much ado about nothing with david tennant and catherine tate is now available to watch online or download at directed by josie. David tennant and catherine tate in much ado about nothing, via. In much ado about nothing, beatrice and benedick are adamant in their mutual dislike, while claudio and hero are. David tennant and catherine tate appear together on stage for the first time in. 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 david tennant act 1 digital. David tennant and catherine tate star in much ado about. Petition to make much ado about nothing with david tennant into a dvd. David tennant as benedick alongside catherine tate as beatrice in a.
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