Meet the Much Ado About Nothing Cast: Jake Ferretti

Jake as Don Pedro

We had a fantastic opening night of Much Ado About Nothing last night and grabbed a quick chat with Jake Ferretti, who plays Don Pedro in the show. 


SGT: Stafford Festival Shakespeare is one of the largest open air Shakespeare events in Europe, what are you enjoying so far?

JF: Working in the outdoors and working on Shakespeare for the summer.

SGT:What made you want to be involved?

JF: I know Stafford Castle has a strong reputation for quality and I have heard lots of lovely things about it all. I have wanted to work with Peter (Rowe, Director) for a while too.

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?
JF: I worked in Verona, Italy, doing Romeo and Juliet and performed scenes throughout the city.


Jake with Catherine Lamb, who plays Hero



SGT: Could you tell us who your character Don Pedro?

JF: He is controlling, strong but very loving and loyal.

SGT: What do you think he brings to the play?

JF: A gravitas and strength to the play.

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

JF: Dan De Cruz’s spats!

 

You can see Jake in Much Ado About Nothing at Stafford Castle until Saturday 11th July.

 

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