Kate Unwin
Much Ado About Nothing &
Twelfth Night
June
– September 2004
Venues – Kew Gardens, London;
Preston Manor, Brighton; Nottingham Castle; Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon; Holland
Park, London; Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds.
By William Shakespeare Directed by R
J Williamson, Frank Jarvis & Joyce Branagh
This set had to be designed with a half day turnaround in mind. After completing the design of Much Ado About Nothing and Twelfth Night for the RJ Williamson Shakespeare Company I was asked to join the tour as a theatre technician. This role encompassed every aspect of the production. From unloading and constructing the set to costume repairs and running props. It was an invaluable insight into how a show tours and gave me first hand experience of adapting a set to six different venues, working in extreme weather conditions and carrying out repairs and modifications throughout.