Meet the Much Ado About Nothing Cast: David Westbrook

We're now into week two of rehearsals for another great performance at Stafford Castle but our lovely cast found a little bit of time to answer an interview with us. This week we spoke to David Westbrook and you can check out what he has to say below.

SGT: Stafford Festival Shakespeare is one of the largest open air Shakespeare events in Europe, what are you looking forward to this year?
 
DW: Sunny weather! And working with a lovely bunch of people.

SGT: What made you want to be involved?

DW: I've enjoyed both pantomimes (Jack and The Beanstalk and Cinderella) I've done at the Gatehouse and had heard lots of good things about the festival.

SGT: The event takes place in a very unique setting, have you performed in the grounds of a castle or any other unusual setting before?

DW: I can't manage another castle but I do remember The Tempest at Mottisfont Abbey in Hampshire (a long time ago!)

 
SGT: Could you tell us who you’re playing and a little bit about that character?

DW: I play two characters in the show. I play Antonio, the older brother of Leonato who is very fond of his niece, Hero. The other character I play is Verges, Dogberry's sidekick or second in command and he's not the sharpest knife in the box.

SGT: What do you think your character brings to the play?
 
DW: Verges bring a bit of weak-headedness. Antonio brings some good old fashioned family loyalty.

SGT: What do you love most about Much Ado About Nothing as a play?

DW: It's ability to be very serious and very silly.

SGT: What do you think the audience will enjoy most about this year’s production and setting?

DW: Hopefully some wonderful music, brilliant acting and a beautiful summer's evening.