Chris Saul works with Jeannette Nelson, the National Theatre's Head of Voice, on a speech in Much ADo About Nothing. Chris did not know the speech and had to discover the meaning of the text. By reading through the verse and doing an exercise Chris is able to convey this meaning to the audience.

Text work on blank verse from Much Ado About Nothing

Acting requires a wide range of skill, from the ability to control your voice to adopting physical attributes. A stage actor will often be required to research a period of history or particular topic to bring a character to life. This collection aims to give an insight into what it is like to be an actor at the National Theatre. Featuring Simon Russell Beale, Zoë Wanamaker, Lesley Manville, Rory Kinnear, Fiona Shaw, Ben Whishaw and Roger Allam.

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Text work on blank verse from Much Ado About Nothing

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