Adaptivity Theatre Company present
Much Ado About Not(h)ing
By William Shakespeare.
Event Venue
Earl Arts Centre, Launceston
Event Dates & Times
Running Time
120 minutes (including 20 minute interval)
Pricing
- Early Bird* - $35.00
- Full - $40.00
- Concession - $35.00
- Full-time Student - $30.00
- Child (Under 16 years) - $20.00
- Group of 6 + - $35.00 each
- Family of 4 - $22.50 each
Select Seats
Notes
*Early Bird Tickets on sale until 11.59 pm, 16 June.
This performance is General Admission (GA), patrons are able to select seat(s) upon entry to the venue.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
This show includes some sexual references
No Babes in Arms
No recording or photography
School group pricing is available for the general public performances of this show.
Contact School Bookings for enquiries and details.
Adaptivity Theatre Company present
Much Ado About Not(h)ing
By William Shakespeare.
Adapted and directed by Kelly Wilson
Original music by Alex Loveless and Scott Howland
One of William Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, this adaptation of Much Ado About Not(h)ing, which originated at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2017, explores what we take note of as a 21st century society. From dance choreography and movement to the original music featuring lyrics taken from Shakespeare’s text, there is plenty to catch the eye and ear in this production. The audience is invited to turn ON their mobile phones during the show. They can choose between viewing the performances of the actors onstage or within the digital world, accessed through Facebook on their mobile phones or a projection of the live Facebook newsfeed on a screen at the back of the stage. For those wanting to engage in a little mischief with the villains of the play, Joan and Borachio, there is a Messenger chat group the audience can follow, actively immersing them in the performance.
It’s 2021, in fair Tasmania, where we lay our scene. Pedro Don and his platoon have returned from their deployment in Afghanistan, ahead of Australia’s final withdrawal. Ancient grudge has broken to new mutiny between Pedro and his half-sister Joan upon the recent death of their father. Meanwhile, Pedro’s godfather, former Premier of Tasmania, Leonato Elliott, tries to encourage a reconciliation by inviting his godson and Joan, along with Pedro’s band of brothers from his platoon, Claudio and Benedick, to a welcome home celebration with his daughter Hero, niece Beatrice and sister Ursula.
Image inspired by Banksy’s “Mobile Lovers”
creative credits
- Artistic Director - Kelly Wilson
- Digital Director - Aaron Beck
- Stage Manager - Layla Seen
- Choreographer - Darren Royston
- Movement Director - Kevin Vong
- Joan Nicola Don - Amy Fawkner
- Pedro Charles Don - Campbell Stebbings
- Benedick Howland - Christopher Bryg
- Claudio Parr - Andrew Topperwien
- Leonato Elliott - David Lee
- Ursula Levinson - Lee Brient
- Beatrice Taylor - Rebecca Jee
- Hero Elliott-Campbell - Mel Grossman
- Sean Levinson - Nathaniel Wood
- Borachio Moss - Bryce Schreuder
- Margaret Jeffery - Lilly Amos
show info
This performance is General Admission (GA), patrons are able to select seat(s) upon entry to the venue.
Access Seating:
Please contact the Box Office by email or call 6331 0052 to discuss seating options. Information on venue and performance accessibility is available here.
Processing Fee Info:
A processing fee of $6 applies to tickets purchased online.
This is a per transaction fee, not per ticket fee, which will be applied at checkout.
