Interview with Sarah Woodward

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Q1) What were your first impressions of the character of Dogberry? Answer

Q2) How did these impressions develop during rehearsal and performance? Answer

Q3) What do you think is the function of Dogberry's character in the play? Answer

Q4) How do the Watch fit into the play as a whole? Answer

Q5) Does Dogberry have a journey through the play? Answer

Q6) In this production, physical comedy is an important part of the Watch scenes. Do you think this kind of comedy works particularly well at the Globe? Answer

Q7) Dogberry is called an ‘ass’ in Act four. How do you respond to this insult? Answer

Q8) Has playing a male character influenced your process in any way? Answer

Q9) How did you decide on a voice for Dogberry? Answer

Q10) What kind of relationship does Dogberry have with the Watch? Answer

Q11) What did you learn from the Tudor Group about the play's Elizabethan context? Answer

Q12) This is your first season at the Globe. What have you learnt about the space? Answer

Q13) Much Ado About Nothing has had a long run. How do you keep the scenes alive? Answer

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