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Much Ado About Nothing Play Analysis

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Much Ado About Nothing – Courtney Irving drama assignment
The Queensland theatre company’s rendition of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ was a highly captivating piece of theatre, in which the director, Jason Klarwein stated that “this play is a beautifully controlled sensual look at love and lust. What people will do to get it and what people will do to avoid it.” Through the relationships between the entire ensemble of actors, more specifically, Christen O’Leary depicting Beatrice, and Benedick, portrayed by Hugh Parker the role of love and lust was integrated, as well as what the characters will do to avoid and get love. This integration of love and lust into the performance was showcased through the extensive manipulation of the conventions of Elizabethan theatre, more specifically, exaggerated movements and vocal dexterity, the intimate mood that was created in moments between Benedick and Beatrice, and the symbolic aspects of the play. The performance centred around …show more content…

After overhearing their teasing, Beatrice exclaimed her shock upon hearing the news as well as confessing her love for Benedick. O’Leary integrated vocal dexterity when she delivered these lines by the noticeable change in her voice as her words are spoken in a higher pitch, demonstrating the shock that overcame her when hearing about Benedick supposed love that he has for her. O’Leary delivered these lines with an increased volume as well as an increased pace in which they are spoken, showing how she was excited by the news. This observable change in Beatrice’s voice showcased how excited and passionate she became, which amplified that Beatrice did in fact want to love and be loved, when, similarly to Benedick, she had previously avoided

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