Much ADo About Nothing

Under the stars in the Botanic Garden, Kings Park!

SEX! SCANDAL! SOCKS!

This summer Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Western Australia's most magical destination, will be home to Shakespeare's wittiest play.

After the love and tragedy of ROMEO AND JULIET and the wicked comedy and sexy magic of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, it’s time for some scandal, hilarity and classic Shakespearean innuendo. Set in a 1930’s country club, Zoë Atkinson’s sock designs are worth the price of entry alone.

Considered to be one of Shakespeare’s cleverest comedies, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING explores the nature of social status, betrayal and love.

Young lovers Hero and Claudio are to be married. As a joke they conspire with Don Pedro, the Prince, to bring together the proud and intelligent Benedick and Beatrice. Don Juan, Don Pedro’s evil brother, is meanwhile conspiring to break up Hero and Claudio’s wedding. Will he succeed or will the whole thing turn out to be “much ado about nothing”?

Performed by an ensemble of some of Perth's most extraordinary actors, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is the perfect play to enjoy with friends, family, clients or staff this summer. Scatter rugs, kick off your shoes and share in the magic that is BankWest Shakespeare in the Park.

Book before 25 December for SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFERS! The perfect gift for someone that has everything!


How to Get There

Click here for directions to the venue within Kings Park and Botanic Garden (a map will pop up in a new window).

Picnic Hampers

Robert Duval Foods provides catering across the spectrum from breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas to cocktails, dinners and parties.

“From our cafÈ in West Leederville whether it’s a wedding on Rottnest or a Tropical Themed corporate Christmas event we create menus that are fresh, innovative and very, very tasty.
Major successes within our first year of operation include being appointed official caterer for the Perth Pride Festival, for the Shakespeare in the Park theatre season and Tentland at the Perth Cup”

To order hampers, email robert@duvalfoods.com.au with your selection, date required and, if you wish, your credit card details. Alternatively, contact Robert Duval on (08) 9380 4130.

Hampers can be picked up at the venue from 6PM onwards.


Accomodation

The Emerald Hotel Perth is a 4 star boutique style hotel offering luxury accommodation and excellent guest facilities in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our guests on a daily basis make comment regarding our friendly, professional and courteous service. Added to this we also boast one of the best locations in town. Accommodation at the Emerald Hotel can be booked at their website or by calling 9481 0119.


Chauffeur

Hughes is Australia's largest, National Chauffeur driven limousine service with international affiliates around the globe serviced by a state of the art on-line reservation system. Offering a premier service, Hughes vehicles are immaculately presented with professional, caring chauffeurs to ensure the highest standard of excellence. With a passion for delivering unsurpassed service, Hughes commitments to it's clients ensure that whatever your journey is, we will make it memorable. To book please contact Hughes Chauffered Cars, Limousines and Coaches by phoning 089 229 8899 or visit their website.


Blankets

Blankets are available for hire for $5 with a $5 deposit.

Chairs

Chairs are available for hire at a cost of $5 with a $10 deposit.

Refreshments

Tea, Merchant Coffee, Neverfail Water and Peters Icecream are available for sale during interval.

BANKWEST SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Starring Caroline Brazier, Oliver Cooney, Peter Doccker, Ingrid Hartwig, Luke Hewitt, Kirsty Hillhouse, Sam Longley, Adam McGurk, Renee McIntosh, George Shevtsov, Steve Turner, Tom Weaver.
Director Angela Chaplin
Assistant Director Christine Best
Set Designers Zoe Atkinson & Trenna Kerr
Lighting Designer Joseph Mercurio
Fight Director Andy Fraser

Venue Botanic Garden, Kings Park
Previews 17 & 18 December 2004
Season 20 December 2004 - 11 February 2005. Monday to Saturday, 7:30pm (no public holidays).


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