Write a report on the differences between film and theatre with specific reference to the play.The Shakespearean play, Much Ado About Nothing.
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Write a report on the differences between film and theatre with specific reference to the play. The Shakespearean play, Much Ado About Nothing, is traditionally portrayed over the theatre, but there is also a film version. Although there are a few similarities between the film and the play, for instance the script of the film is virtually the same as the original play, there are apparently more differences between the two versions. Firstly, the play apparently seems to be significantly more formal and serious while the film version is portrayed as more informal and fun. This may be because the film maker uses visual effects and the entertaining actions of the actors while the play can only describe and express everything means of speech. Another subtle difference is that in film, the expressions and actions of the actors play a large part in a comedy like Much Ado About Nothing....

