David tennant is catherine tates new english teacher. Oscar wilde ken for those who are confused about this important matter. Last week, around 30,000 people downloaded books from my site 8 people gave donations. Much ado about nothing is still one of the more common plays of shakespeare to. A sparkling comedy of verbal sparring, this bbc radio dramatization of shakespeares much ado about nothing stars david tennant and a full cast. Henry, the noble and courageous young king of england, decides.
Watching the dvd will be great, both for those whove seen the play and can relive their experience and also for those who didnt get the opportunity to go to london and see it. A few months ago we reported that much ado about nothing was recorded for a future release on dvd or video on demand. He has played a number of parts in radio plays including benedict in the bbc adaptation of much a do about nothing, and the lead in the highly successful successful radio 4 show, double income no kids yet. Full audiobook reading of much ado about nothing by william shakespeare. Dec, 2011 after a series of teasing tweets last night, digital theatre have made much ado about nothing, starring david tennant and catherine tate, available as a digital download from today th december. The primary plot of much ado about nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young hero and her suitor, claudio, but the witty war of words between claudios friend benedick and heros cousin. Directed by josie rourke, artistic director of the donmar warehouse, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human. It has been carefully edited with a fully interactive content. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Much ado about nothing is a comedic play by william shakespeare thought to have been. Listen to much ado about nothing a bbc radio 3 full cast production by william shakespeare available from rakuten kobo. The prince of denmark seeks vengeance after his father is murdered and his mother marries the murderer. Written by william shakespeare, audiobook narrated by david tennant, samantha spiro, full cast.
David tennant, samantha spiro, full cast, william shakespeare, bbc worldwide ltd. Much ado about nothing is a comedic play by william shakespeare thought to. Henry v is a study of kingship, patriotism, and heroic determination tempered by tender comedy as henry courts katherine, princess of france. Two young lovers, claudio and hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. This production was captured by digital theatre live at londons wyndhams theatre and starred david tennant and catherine tate. Much ado about nothing by shakespeare, free pdf, ebook. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script with free postage. Much ado about nothing would you recommend this audiobook to a friend.
Much ado about nothing audio book free downloads and. Comparisons are often invidious, but heres a rare chance to compare two productions of the same play, both on at the same time. Nick hern books have the script of the much ado about nothing production starring david tennant and catherine tate available for just. Much ado about nothing 1993 this 1993 film version of shakespeares play is a colorful, ebullient romp, with a cast made up of british and american actors, as is often the case with major cinematic. May 17, 2011 14 results for much ado about nothing david tennant.
Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. The primary plot of much ado about nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young hero and her suitor, claudio, but the witty war of words between claudios friend benedick and heros cousin beatrice often takes center stage. Act i volume i book x 7 beatrice a bird of my tongue is better than a beast of yours. At last the news that everyone has all been waiting for. Listen on their site, subscribe via rss or itunes, or download the entire play as a zip file. The play, starring david tennant and catherine tate was the theatre sensation of the summer for many. The following is a list of performances by the scottish actor and voice actor david tennant. David tennant as benedick alongside catherine tate as beatrice in a production of the. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare. Its not free but pretty cheap, and its available outside the uk, too. Benedick i would my horse had the speed of your tongue, and so good a continuer. Much ado about nothing unabridged audiobook william. As well as the full script from their 2011 production at the wyndham theatre in london, the book also includes. David tennant and samantha spiro star as beatrice and benedick in this bbc radio 4 production of shakespeares much loved comedy.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Paperback, loose leaf, audio cassette much ado about nothing classic radio theater by william. Much ado about nothing audiobook, by william shakespeare. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script with. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script. This production was captured by digital theatre live at wyndhams theatre in londons west end. Librivox recording of much ado about nothing, by william shakespeare. Last week, i saw much ado about nothing at the globe, and now heres another version playing at wyndhams, right in the heart of the west end. He has played a number of parts in radio plays including benedict in the bbc adaptation of much a do about nothing, and the lead in the highly successful.
David tennant and catherine tate in much ado about nothing. Free audio book versions of much ado about nothing. Jul 04, 2019 much ado about nothing at the wyndhams theatre. Written by william shakespeare, audiobook narrated by full cast. This production was captured by digital theatre live at londons wyndhams theatre and starred david tennant. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. A sparkling comedy of verbal sparring, this bbc radio dramatization of shakespeares much ado about nothing stars david tennant and a full. Benedick and beatrice the main couple, and claudio and hero the secondary.
Much ado about nothing is generally considered one of shakespeares best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics. The men are back from the war, and everyone is ready for romance. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare about the book. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. David tennant, brendan coyle, alan cox, and others. Much ado about nothing classic radio theater series audio.
Much ado about nothing dramatized audible audio edition. Sep 21, 2012 someone was asking about how to watch david tennant and catherine tates much ado about nothing online. Much ado about nothing chronicles two pairs of lovers. In addition to that if you use the code tennant1 then the postage will be free within the uk. Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare thought to have been written in. In much ado about nothing, beatrice and benedick are adamant in their mutual dislike, while claudio and hero are deep in love, and the two stories take an unexpected course. Much ado about nothing bbc studios digital theatre. Written around the middle of his career, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great festive comedies. Bbc radio shakespeare audiobook william shakespeare. Much ado about nothing free book with 30 day trial. It played to soldout houses and received wide critical acclaim. It is a terrific version of the play with an incredible cast david tennant, samantha spiro, chiwetel ejiofor, emilia. Much ado about nothing full audiobook william shakespeare. Much ado about nothing 2011 david tennant as benedick.
Classic radio theatre by shakespeare, william, ejiofor, chiwetel, tennant, david, fox, emilia, full cast, rhindtutt, julian, spiro, samantha from amazons fiction books store. Catherine tate beatrice and david tennant benedick in much ado about nothing at wyndhams theatre, london, directed by josie rourke. Much ado about nothing is generally considered one of shakespeares best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court. William shakespeare much ado about nothing full audiobook. William shakespeare 1598 i had rather hear my dog bark at a crow, than a man swear he loves me. It is a terrific version of the play with an incredible cast david tennant, samantha spiro, chiwetel ejiofor, emilia fox and maxine peake to name a few. Much ado about nothing available to download from digital theatre.
Much ado about nothing is a comedy by william shakespeare about two pairs of lovers, benedick and beatrice, and claudio and hero. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare overdrive. The much ado about nothing audio book edited by elizabeth klett has a run time of 2 hours, 16 minutes. Much ado about nothing is a display of wit and humour, from squabbles and cutting retorts between beatrice and benedick to the unrepeatable, full of malapropisms and nonsenses, humor presented by the the chief of the citizenpolice in messina, dogberry and his bumbling sidekicks. Much ado about nothing a bbc radio 3 fullcast production audiobook by william. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The folger shakespeare library in washington, dc, is the. The cast comprises david tennant benedick and catherine tate beatrice, tom. The dashing young claudio falls for hero, the daughter of leonato, governor of messina, and his friend don pedro helps him secure her affection. In much ado about nothing, shakespeare created one of the greatest verbal sparring matches in all of literature, echoes of which can be heard in the sophisticated dialogue of such late masters as george bernard shaw, oscar wilde, and noel coward. Well, it doesnt look like there will be a dvd but today you can now watch david tennants and catherin tates performances in much ado about nothing by downloading it.
Much ado about nothing sonia friedman productions digital. Search results for david tennant get your free audiobook. David tennant stars as benedick with samantha spiro as beatrice in shakespeares mer. Benedick and beatrice the main couple, and claudio and hero the secondary couple.
Nov 10, 2017 william shakespeare much ado about nothing full audiobook. Much ado about nothing is a romantic comedy that revolves around obstacles presented to two young lovers, as well as a merry war of the sexes. The official website for the bbc drama shakespeare much ado about nothing, by david nicholls, starring sarah paris, damian lewis, billie piper, tom ellis, martin jarvis, derek riddell, nina. Reunited on stage, david tennant and catherine tate appear together on stage for the first time in william shakespeares timeless comedy much ado about nothing. In much ado, the clarity of radio allows the wonderful verbal sparring between. A bbc radio 3 fullcast production audiobook written by william shakespeare. Much ado about nothing is still one of the more common plays of shakespeare to see performing in schools, with shakespeare companies, and in movies. Youre better off going for the bbc one with david tennant.
I can see hes not in your good books, said the messenger. Much ado about nothing, much ado about nothing york notes advanced, and many more programs. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare on free audio. Much ado about nothing starring david tennant script with free postage nick hern books are currently offering the script for david tennant and catherine tates production of much ado about nothing for just. Much ado about nothing dramatized by david tennant, samantha spiro, et al. Much ado about nothing by william shakespeare free ebook. William shakespeare 15641616 written around the middle of his career, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great festive comedies. I love all of them and ill be having a much ado about nothing party on february 6th.
Everyone who loves david tennant, catherine tate and shakespeare should get this dvd. I was curious as to how i would react listening to a play as i had never done so before. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. A bbc radio 3 full cast production audiobook by william shakespeare. Download audiobooks narrated by david tennant to your device. The path to the altar seems smooth, until the evil don. New david tennant audiobook release time out magazines much ado. Jun 01, 2011 catherine tate beatrice and david tennant benedick in much ado about nothing at wyndhams theatre, london, directed by josie rourke. A new cd of david tennants old audio version of much ado about nothing. Much ado about nothing classic radio theater series. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Much ado about nothing public domain audiobook at librivox much ado about.
Review of much ado about nothing with david tennant. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jul 01, 2000 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Set in messina, the play begins as don pedros army returns after a victory. The primary plot of much ado about nothing turns on the courtship and. The play includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Much ado about nothing audiobook by william shakespeare. Much ado about nothing dramatized audible audiobook original recording david tennant narrator, samantha spiro narrator, full cast narrator, william shakespeare. Book catherine tate david tennant much ado about nothing.
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