Much Ado About Nothing

Bellairs Theatre, GSA

Director: Jaq Bessell

Set and Costume Designer: Jennifer Taillefer 

Shakespeare’s Much Ado, set in the aftermath of the First World War.  

Three women wearing vintage-style dresses standing close together, possibly on stage during a theatrical performance.
Stage set with religious theme, featuring a table with a cross, stained glass windows, a woman in military uniform, and four people seated above in a balcony, illuminated by purple and blue lighting.
Two actors dressed as soldiers in vintage military uniforms on stage, one with arm around the other's shoulder, holding a tin can and a white object, with a brick background and stage lighting.
Theatrical scene with five actors dressed as soldiers and civilians, seated and standing around a long rectangular table with glasses of dark liquid, under stage lighting.
Two women are actings in a theatrical play on stage. One is seated, wearing a peach-colored dress and looking thoughtful. The other, standing behind, is dressed casually in gray and holding a water bottle, appearing concerned.
Three young men in military uniforms, standing in a formation, with the central figure prominently in focus, all wearing khaki caps and decorated uniforms.
Stage scene with six actors in period costumes at a banquet table, with purple lighting and artistic hanging fabric above, set in a theatrical production.
Theater stage with actors in costume, some sitting or lying on the floor, one standing, and three on an upper balcony, set with brick walls, white ornamental columns with flower pots, and suspended fabric pieces.