Meet the Much Ado About Nothing Cast: Kate Robson-Stuart

Kate Robson-Stuart

Our cast have been very busy this week getting stuck into rehearsals for another fine performance at Stafford Castle, yet they found a little bit of time to answer an interview with us. This week we spoke to Kate Robson Stuart and you can check out what she has to say below:

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre: Stafford Festival Shakespeare is one of the largest open air Shakespeare events in Europe, what are you looking forward to this year?

 Kate Robson-Stuart: Some lovely summer evenings with the sun setting over the castle and no rain!

SGT: What made you want to be involved?

KRS: The chance to perform one of my favourite plays in such a beautiful and unique setting with an interesting historical perspective with some great looking costumes!

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?

KRS: I have performed Much Ado in Venice in a small theatre overlooking the lagoon. Beautiful!

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

KRS: I play Margaret, one of Hero's gentlewomen. She is of a more working class background and is a somewhat earthier character than the other women in the play. She is sharp and witty and manages to turn most things into a double entendre. She is a fun character with a spark in her eye and a definite naughty streak!

SGT: What do you think your character brings to the play?

KRS: She brings an element of fun and some female coquettishness!


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

The characters of Beatrice and Benedick are some of the most loveable and enduring in literature. Both are represented so warmly and wittily, it gives Shakespeare an opportunity to use language to such brilliant battling effect.

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

KRS: An evening of distinctive characters and comedy with accompanying music all set against a beautiful backdrop.

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