Much Ado About Nothing Play Analysis

Shakespeare is a name commonly recognised by young and old, throughout households all around Australia. His story lines and concepts on love and deceit surround our society, in ways than most are oblivious to. The love in Shakespeare's comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ has been enlaced into our novels, films, and personal experience’s since written in 1598.
I experienced this theatrical performance in the first summer in senior school, and quickly fell in love much like Beatrice and Benedick. Since finishing what I read as a novel, I have marvelled at how many civilians haven’t experienced this poignant struggle with love, violence, schemes, and corruption within a classic play. Shakespeare couldn’t have possibly imagined that 417 years after he placed ink onto paper that I'd be directing his Much Ado About Nothing.
I pondered on Much Ado, and questioned its
A part of pop culture in the 21st century is independence, and equal rights between the sexes. Shakespeare was able to interpret this concept 415 years prior; this specific play was written aligned with today’s society, as women are still battling against the stereotype. Hero was the ‘perfect’ woman, as she was whimsically gentle, quiet, and well mannered, whereas Beatrice was loud, boisterous, and spoke her mind. I became so passionate about the contrast between ultimately, the perfect (Hero), and the reality (Beatrice). I directed this play because I postulate the urgency for women to realise their equality has been fought since the 15th century and we still haven’t achieved our goal.

I have always adored the country: the vineyards, the men in steel cap boots, the abundance of food, and the livestock. I so desperately craved my much ado amongst the stars. Whilst at dinner with my partner (summer love) I had the wish of the theatrical performance amongst the life I’ve so craved. Perhaps the scenery reminded me of a younger me, a younger