Details

After civil war Messina seems to have returned to peace with few casualties and a courtship holds the promise of reconciling the battle of the sexes in a well matched wedding. But the reconciliation's have been too hurried and soldiers can't return to the civilian world overnight.

Cast/Performers

Samuel West (Benedick), Nicholas Burns (Claudio), Nicholas Jones (Leonato), Claire Price (Beatrice), Paul Barnhill (Conrade), Daniel Betts (Don Pedro), Frances Cuka (Innogen / Verges), Julia Dearden (Dogberry), Paul Ireland (Borachio), Jeremy Joyce (Balthasar / Hugh Oatcake), Tricia Kelly (Ursula / First Watchwoman), Rachel Leskovac (Margaret / Second Watchwoman), Laurence Mitchell (Don John), Georgina Rich (Hero), David Shaw-Parker (Friar Frances / Jack Wilson)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer: Sheffield Theatres
Director: Josie Rourke
Design: Giles Cadle
Lighting: Neil Austin
Music: Simon Deacon
Choreographer: Dominic Leclerc