Much Ado About Nothing Play Analysis

Jason Klarwein’s contemporary rendition of Much Ado About Nothing was an immensely alluring adaptation of the renowned Shakespearian play. This was a result due to the forcefully changed character dispositions when exposed to the impactful effects of love. The thespians were proficient with the skills of drama, creating a riveting and enrapturing viewing experience with their characterisation made truthful and believable. Christine O’Leary one of the employed actresses, radiated skills of acting with her unique, deep and virile driven voice, signifying her character’s poised and independent persona. In addition to the casting of Christine O’Leary, innovative techniques of set design conceived a revolutionary take on the Shakespearian play with
What people will do to get it and what people will do to avoid it.’ Klarwein skilfully shows this through the elements of drama in regards to an interesting segment of the performance were Hero, played by Ellen Bailey is shunned. This scene’s sensitive mood and tension between characters is heightened, the rejection and demoralisation of Hero adds a sense of connection the audience was able to feel in sympathising the character’s loss, which added to the atmosphere of emotions. A darkened tone of mood enhanced the sombre ambience, this was clear when cousins Beatrice (O’Leary) and Hero (Bailey) had their sisterly bond intensified with the levels of the women dropping. As both women found themselves down to the ground in a vulnerable and miserable state, a correlation in effect to their physical form was evident; their internal walls of integrity had crumbled as well. This achieved an impressive moment of dramatic meaning were support was the necessity to their love within the family, supplying the tension of relationship to the created mood of sadness. This is one of the moments in which O’Leary’s character of Beatrice had her concentrated personality diluted; altering her disposition as an impact by
Perfecting her characterisation of the vibrant Beatrice, whose disposition so contrastingly changes due to a developed love, O’Leary effectively operated her vocals to enhance Beatrice’s distinct persona. With the use of complex terminology in speech coupled with formal pronunciation, O’Leary didn’t fail to prove powerful with her interpretation of the fiery and intelligent Shakespearean character. Effectively creating a truthful representation of what the Beatrice would be like in today’s current society. Likewise, O’Leary’s character’s believability and spicy attitude, matches the trendy and chic layout of stage design that radiated colour in a contemporary configuration. The transitioning of stage scenes proved mesmerising to the eye and distinctly as much of a stand out as Beatrice. With the hypnotic colour array igniting moods visually, this stage craft was a key component to the productions success in creating a riveting and enrapturing viewing experience. The simplicity and minimalism of props enhanced the true importance of the character personalities and visual moods created through