Interview with Penelope Beaumont

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Q1) Can you describe Leonato's journey throughout the play? Answer

Q2) What is Leonato's reaction to the wedding? Answer

Q3) Forgiving Claudio: Q2 continued. Answer

Q4) How would you describe Leonato's relationship with Beatrice? Answer

Q5) How do you work with the language of the play? Answer

Q6) Leonato moves from accusing Hero at the end of Act 4 to her defence at the beginning of Act 5. Is the transition between those extremes problematic? Answer

Q7) At the beginning of Act five, Leonato picks up petals that were scattered during the wedding. Can you explain this gesture? Answer

Q8) Have you adjusted your voice and physicality to play a male character? Answer

Q9) How would you describe Leonato's relationship with the audience at the Globe? Answer

Q10) In what ways have you found the Globe space unique? Answer

Q11) This is your second season at the Globe; what do you feel you have learnt about the space? Answer

Q12) If you could come back to the Globe and play any part, what would it be? Answer

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