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18 July 2022 · Follow on Stagedoor

“Can Katherine Parkinson and John Heffernan as Beatrice and Benedick bring the necessary spark, melancholy and laughter required to Shakespeare’s autumnal romantic comedy? It’s a play which genuinely requires chemistry to be a joy. Simon Godwin, who has delivered at this address over and over –including with a digital version of Romeo and Juliet during the pandemic—is on hand to ensure there is the necessary sexual tension and deal with the funny business that so often falls a wee bit flat. When this play works it can be totally enchanting and with the NT in need of an outright hit, let’s hope it delivers.”

Overview

Escape to the Italian Riviera with a cast including Katherine Parkinson (Home, I'm Darling, The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula, She Stoops to Conquer).

Since 1931, the legendary family-run Hotel Messina has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. 

When the current owner’s daughter falls for a dashing young soldier, the hallways are ringing with the sound of wedding bells. 

However, not all the guests are in the mood for love, and a string of deceptions soon surround not only the young couple, but also the steadfastly single Beatrice and Benedick.

Director Simon Godwin (Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra) returns following the award-winning success of his Romeo & Juliet film.

Critic reviews

A delight for eyes and ears

· Broadway World

John Heffernan and Katherine Parkinson give separately striking performances

· The Observer

Godwin masterfully directs a slick production

· The Guardian

Blissful revival

· The Telegraph

Luxuriously eccentric take on Shakespeare’s romcom

· Time Out

This whole production is a wonder

· London Theatre

A total crowd-pleaser

· London Box Office

Shakespeare’s comedy goes Hollywood musical

· The Arts Desk

Stylish, summery and deliciously designed

· The Stage

Hilarious moments

· WhatsOnStage

A rare misfire

· Evening Standard

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Simon Godwin

Director

William Shakespeare

Writer

Michael Bruce

Composer

Anna Fleischle

Set Designer

Evie Gurney

Costume Designer

Lucy Carter

Lighting Designer

Cast

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Al Coppola

Hugh Oatcake

Ashley Zhangazha

Don Pedro

Rufus Wright

Leonato

Mateo Oxley

Valentino / Friar Francis

Ewan Miller

Conrade

Marcia Lecky

Volpe Puzo, Lady Justice

Wendy Kweh

Antonia

Ioanna Kimbook

Hero

Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer

Balthazar

David Judge

Don John

Phoebe Horn

Margaret

Nick Harris

Verges

Brandon Grace

Borachio

Ashley Gillard

Lorenzo

David Fynn

Dogberry

Olivia Forrest

Georgina Seacole

Eben Figueiredo

Claudio

Celeste Dodwell

Ursula

John Heffernan

Benedick

Katherine Parkinson

Beatrice

Date & time

Until 10 Sep

Thu 7 Jul - Sat 10 Sep 2022, 2.15pm & 7.30pm

Venue

National Theatre

South Bank SE1 9PX London, UK · Get Directions

4.3

out of 5 stars

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Lyn Gardner · 18 Jul 2022

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