Meet the Much Ado About Nothing Cast: Charlie Tighe

The rehearsals for another awesome performance at Stafford Castle are going great! This week we kick off with an interview with Charlie Tighe 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?

Charlie Tighe

CT: I am looking forward to performing in such a picturesque setting. Performing out-doors always adds an extra element of theatricality to the production. If the weather is inclement then there is something very 'British' about soldiering on - also apt for the production!

SGT: What made you want to be involved?

CT: Having worked on Guys and Dolls with Peter (Rowe, Directer) and Greg (Palmer, Musical Director) before I was keen to work with them again, and so much the better it is a play this time, making a difference from a musical.

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?

CT: I have performed all over the world, memorably in mountains outside of Tokyo and against a storm breaking over the channel in an outdoor theatre in Kent.

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

 CT: I play Conrade - he's a baddie, with a bond of friendship with Don John.

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

CT: A chance for some mischief with my partner in crime Borachio. Although at the end he seems sorry for his crime – so there is salvation for anyone!

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

CT: With the set and the music especially, but also the costumes, it is a nice mark back to WW1 And the returning soldiers, which is significant in this centenary year.

 

You can book tickets to see Charlie perform in Much Ado About Nothing here.

The show opens on Thursday 25th June and runs until Saturday 11th July at Stafford Castle.