Photography credit: Emily Appleton at Southwest Theatre Photography
Willow Globe Photography credit: Tchad at Full Mongrel
‘I do love nothing in the world so well as you. Is not that strange?’
It’s 1945, the war has ended, and Messina’s young men have returned ready for peace, celebration and … romance? Hero and Claudio are in love and engaged to be married, while Beatrice and Benedick are in a perpetual ‘merry war’, engaged in battles of wits and wills. But not everyone has come back unscathed, not all scars are visible, and the spread of misinformation has its consequences … Suitable for all ages, enjoy a perfect summer’s night with Shakespeare’s boldest and most enduring romantic comedy showcasing a vivacious ensemble, razor-sharp wit, and live music.
Cast
Kate Anstey: Leonata / Verges
Melissa Barrett: Beatrice / Sexton
Georgie Brown: Don John / Margaret
Anna Hewitt: Hero / Borachio*
David Johnson: Benedick
Matt Page: Claudio / Conrad
Emerson Pike: Don Pedro / Dogberry
*Sally Naylor played Hero and Borachio for the final shows in St Austell, Bristol, and Great Coxwell.
• Saturday 4th June – Poltimore House and Grounds, Poltimore: 3.30pm
• Wednesday 8th June – Hartland Abbey, Bideford (Plough Arts): 7pm
• Thursday 9th June – Castle Hill Gardens, Great Torrington (Plough Arts): 7pm
• Friday 10th June – Little Pig Farm Shop and Café, Bude (North Coast Arts): 6.30pm
• Saturday 11th June – Lapford Mill, Crediton (Plough Arts): 7pm
• Saturday 18th June – Sterts Open Air Theatre, Liskeard: 7.30pm
• Friday 24th June – The Gateway Theatre, Seaton: 7.30pm
• Saturday 25th June – St Day Old Church, Redruth: 7.30pm
• Sunday 26th June – Penlee Park Open Air Theatre, Penzance: 7.30pm
• Friday 8th July – The Walronds, Cullompton: 7pm
• Saturday 9th July – Mevagissey Jubilee Hall, Mevagissey: 7pm (Call 01726 983903)
• Saturday 16th July – Willow Globe, Llandrindod Wells: 7.30pm
• Friday 22nd July – Reforge Retreat, Black Torrington: 7pm
• Saturday 23rd July – Cardinham Woods Café Garden, Bodmin (IntoBodmin): 7pm
• Friday 29th July-Saturday 30th July – Rougemont Gardens, Exeter (Exeter Phoenix): 7pm (Friday) & 2pm and 7pm (Saturday)
• Friday 19th August – St Austell Arts Centre, St Austell: 7.30pm
• Saturday 20th August – Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol (Bristol Shakespeare Festival): 7pm
• Sunday 21st August – Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol (Bristol Shakespeare Festival): 2pm
• Saturday 27th August – Clayton Villa, Great Coxwell, Oxfordshire (Boxed Up Events): 6pm