MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Wyndham’s theatre TENNANT CATHERINE TATE

Anyone who knows me well enough knows that I’m fairly interested in Doctor Who. So, it’s safe to say that when it was announced that David Tennant and Catherine Tate were performing in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ I was fairly excited and could hardly wait to book my tickets and for the night to come. Well, last night was that night and I wasn’t disappointed. The setting was the 1980’s but the language was traditional 1600’s and the story timeless.

The casts of known and unknown actors were amazing having performed every night for the past two months and appearing fresh and energetic as if this was there first night. However, it was David and Catherine who stole the show as you might expect. Their performances were effortless, natural and extremely funny. However, I was pleasantly shocked at how good Tate can act and her performance during the wedding scene was extremely touching. The direction and set design was simple and served its purpose to tell the tale without being distracting and apart from being the hottest theatre in the universe the 2 hours 45 minute run time passed by with pleasure.

The evening ended with a cherry on top, as Fleur and I got to get our programme signed by David and Catherine along with most of the audience.

It was a fight but Fleur battled her way through the tourists and Nerds to come out with the goods. In the end, all that was left at the stage door was a crazy nerd talking to himself and It was time to go for a well earned drink and time to reflect on a perfect night at the theatre. If you can get tickets, then don’t hesitate to go.

M