GLOBAL EVENT: Join In The Much Ado About Nothing Watchalong This Evening

Theatre fans are in for a treat this Valentine's Day, as Digital Theatre hosts a worldwide online watchalong of Shakespeare's timeless romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

Don't fancy a TV rom com film on Valentine's Day this year? Try something a bit different - purchase or rent Much Ado About Nothing from Digital Theatre, press play tonight at 7pm GMT, and share your reactions in real time with theatre lovers across the world.
Join the conversation online using the twitter handle @DigitalTheatre and the hashtag #MuchAdoOnScreen

Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.

Buy online from Digital Theatre here.

(This event takes place online and is available globally!)

VIDEO: Watch The Digital Theatre Google+ Hangout With Adam James On YouTube

The Google+ Hangout featuring Adam James, star of Much Ado About Nothing is now available to watch on Digital Theatre's YouTube channel.

Syrus Lowe hosted the online chat with Adam, who played Don Pedro in the 2011 production alongside David Tennant and Catherine Tate. Questions were posed by this site, What'sOnStage and the Adam James Fansite about Adam's career on stage and screen, his thoughts on Much Ado About Nothing, and working with David Tennant.

Watch the conversation here:

Much Ado About Nothing is Digital Theatre’s choice for their latest global watchalong. To participate in the special Valentine’s Day event, simply buy or rent the production and press play at 7pm GMT on Friday 14th February and don't forget to join in the chat on Twitter with the hashtag #MuchAdoOnScreen

More details here. 

Adam James Hints At David Tennant Broadchurch Return

In today's Digital Theatre Google+ Hangout ahead of Friday's global watchalong of Much Ado About Nothing, actor Adam James hinted that David Tennant might indeed be returning to Broadchurch after all. He also suggested that he would be interested in a part in the second series of the award winning drama.

In response to a question about whether he and David had any future plans to appear again together, Adam said,

"We would love to work together again...possibly Broadchurch, I don't know, it all depends. Of course we would love to, but it's not entirely in our power to do it. But he's one of my closest friends and we always have a good time...so, who knows, maybe in the second series of Broadchurch if there's a suitable part, if we could pull that together it would be great."

Adam also revealed that he and David had spoken about his possible involvement in the recent RSC production of Richard II.

No casting for Broadchurch 2, has been confirmed yet and Chris Chibnall is still currently writting the series which goes into production in late spring.

Don't forget to take part in the Much Ado About Nothing Valentine's Day global watchalong at 7pm GMT on Friday 14th February. Click here for details on how to take part

Join Us Today For The Adam James Google+ Hangout

We're taking part in a Digital Theatre Google+ Hangout today with the fantastic Adam James. Adam has co-starred with David Tennant in a number of projects including King Lear at the Manchester Royal Exchange, Doctor Who, the BBC Radio 3 productions of Romeo And Juliet and Twelfth Night and, of course, the 2011 staging of Much Ado About Nothing. 

Join us, together with What'sOnStage and the Adam James Fansite from 12.30 GMT at YouTube.com/Digitaltheatre as we talk to Adam about his career on stage and screen.

Digital Theatre are also hosting a global watch along of Much Ado About Nothing on Valentine's Day. Simply buy or rent the production and press play at 7pm GMT on Friday 14th February and don't forget to join in the chat on Twitter with the hashtag #MuchAdoOnScreen

More details here. 

VIDEO: Much Ado About Nothing - Valentine's Watchalong on 14th February

Theatre lovers all over the world are set to share an experience on Valentine's Day as part of the #MuchAdoOnScreen global watchalong hosted by Digital Theatre.

Wherever you live, you can join audiences worldwide for the online global watchalong of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

All you have to do to take part is rent or buy your copy of the play from Digital Theatre, press play on Friday 14 February at 7pm GMT, and share your reactions in real time with theatre lovers across the world. No need to worry about travel, parking or getting a decent seat. You can watch from the comfort of your own home, with the company that you choose. And don't forget to join in the conversation online using the Twitter handle @DigitalTheatre and the hashtag #MuchAdoOnScreen.

Watch the event trailer here:

Much Ado About Nothing

Two young lovers Claudio and Hero are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. Directed by Josie Rourke, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.

Find out more about the production on our website

We Need Your Questions For The Adam James Live Q&A

Digital Theatre have announced that they will be hosting a Google + Live Hangout with Adam James next Tuesday morning.

Adam has starred alongside David Tennant on several occasions, notably in King Lear at the Manchester Royal Exchange in 1999, in the Doctor Who special Planet Of The Dead and, most recently, in the 2011 production of Much Ado About Nothing where he played Don Pedro opposite David's Benedick.

David-Tennant.com will be joining in the live chat and we hope to be able to bring along a selection of your questions to the discussion. So, if there's anything that you would like to ask Adam about his career on stage and screen the either tweet us on @davidtennantcom, email jack@david-tennant.com or leave a comment on our Facebook page below this item.

Much Ado About Nothing starring David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Adam James is available as a download to rent or own from Digital Theatre

Click here for information about Digital Theatre's Much Ado About Nothing Valentine's Day Watchalong.

Celebrate Valentine's Day With David Tennant & Catherine Tate In Much Ado About Nothing

Theatre fans are in for a treat this Valentine's Day, as Digital Theatre hosts a worldwide online watchalong of Shakespeare's timeless romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

Don't fancy a TV rom com film on Valentine's Day this year? Try something a bit different - purchase Much Ado About Nothing from Digital Theatre, press play on Friday 14th February at 7pm GMT, and share your reactions in real time with theatre lovers across the world.
Join the conversation online using the twitter handle @DigitalTheatre and the hashtag #MuchAdoOnScreen

Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.

Buy online from Digital Theatre here.

VIDEO: Watch A David Tennant Romantic Short

Digital Theatre is probably best known as the innovative streaming company that brings the best of British theatre to the comfort of your home, including the 2011 production of Much Ado About Nothing starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

They also curate The Journal: a daily selection of arts video sourced from around the world, which may be a short film, animation, tutorial or screen test - just about anything with the potential to inspire, entertain and intrigue.

Today's Journal selection, to cheer us all up on that first bleak, post-Christmas, back-to-work Monday, is a romantic short with a twist starring David Tennant. Nine 1/2 Minutes is the creation of writer and director Josh Appignanesi (The Infidel) from 2003. David Tennant and Zoe Telford star as a couple on a blind date who take an innovative approach to their relationship. Watch it here:

The film was written and directed by Josh Appignanesi & Misha Manson-Smith and produced by Ollie Madden and Demelza Jones. It was an Official Selection at the Edinburgh Film Festival and awarded Runner Up in the BBC New Talent Awards. It also appeared in selected cinemas as a supporting feature to Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason.

Visit Digital Theatre to explore their back catalogue of over 30 theatrical productions which can be purchased or rented to stream online or downloaded to your own desktop.
You can also follow The Journal here

Video Countdown To Richard II - David Tennant And Catherine Tate In Much Ado About Nothing

With just five days to go until David Tennant makes his debut as King Richard in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Richard II we'll be getting you in the mood with a selection of Shakespearean performances from David.

To kick off, here's a scene from the 2011 production of Much Ado About Nothing starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate. The clip finds protagonists Benedick and Beatrice in a party mood

Much Ado About Nothing is available to buy or rent as a download from Digital Theatre: click here for details

Richard II will open at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon on 10th October 2013 and will run until 16th November 2013. It will then transfer to the Barbican Theatre in London from December 9th 2013 until 25th January 2014. The production is directed by Gregory Doran and stars David Tennant as King Richard and Nigel Lindsay as Bolingbroke.

The play will be filmed and streamed live into UK cinemas on Wednesday 13th November, and then into cinemas in locations worldwide in broadcasts running until February 2014. Find out more on the RSC Onscreen site

Keep up to date with all the Richard II news on our website

Much Ado About Nothing Winners

Last week we teamed up with our friends at Digital Theatre to offer 12 lucky fans the chance to win a HD copy of Much Ado About Nothing starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate as reluctant lovers Benedick and Beatrice. 

The winners are as follows:
Wen Ping, Jay, Shannon Williams, Erin Fisher, Brian Wilkey, Seonah Nathali, Tobi Mattingly, Lauren Dalrymple, Sarah Jaber, Bronwyn Schelin, Derryn Lynn Fuller and Pete.

All winners have been notified by email.

Don't forget that you can purchase Much Ado About Nothing from Digital Theatre here.

For info on how to download worldwide click here.

Digital Theatre Competition: Win A HD Copy Of Much Ado About Nothing David Tennant & Catherine Tate

Our friends at Digital Theatre would like to help you celebrate the arrival of a new Scottish actor to the helm of the TARDIS. Peter Capaldi has just been named as the Twelfth Doctor and as Digital Theatre are so excited by his appointment they're kindly going to be giving us 12 HD copies of Much Ado About Nothing for 12 of our lucky readers..

All you have to do is answer the following question. Apart from David Tennant which of the following members of the Much Ado About Nothing cast is Scottish?
Is it:
A. Adam James
B. Catherine Tate
C. Sarah MacRae

Email us your answer to jack@david-tennant.com before 12pm (BST) on 12th August 2013 marking your email 'Much Ado Comp' 
This competition is open to fans worldwide.

Digital Theatre have a brilliant collection of plays available to download worldwide. Visit their website here.

For info on how to download worldwide click here.

PHOTOS: Exclusive Photos Of David Tennant In Much Ado About Nothing

We've got a special Bank Holiday weekend treat for you courtesy of our friends at Digital Theatre, a collection of exclusive images of David Tennant taken during his performance as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing.

The summer of 2011 saw David Tennant and Catherine Tate appear together on stage for the first time in a brand new production of William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Two young lovers Claudio and Hero are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.

And now you can watch this very special performance for yourself via Digital Theatre's amazing website here.

VIDEO: Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday With Digital Theatre

Celebrate Shakespeare's 449th birthday today with Digital Theatre, co-founders of Shakespeare Week, a new national, annual celebration to bring Shakespeare to life vividly for millions of primary school children. To mark the occasion, they invite you to join the party with an exclusive clip from the 2011 recording of Much Ado About Nothing starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

Much Ado About Nothing can be rented from Digital Theatre for just £3.99 or can be bought for keeps for £8.99 (SD) or £10.99 (HD).

Click here for more information about this title and all of Digital Theatre's back catalogue

Digital Theatre Launch On Demand TV Channel With TalkTalk

Digital Theatre is delighted to today announce the launch of the Digital Theatre Channel, allowing TalkTalk TV Plus customers to watch award-winning theatre productions at the push of a button.

The only on demand television service dedicated to delivering the best of British theatre captured authentically onscreen, the Digital Theatre Channel is exclusive to TalkTalk on the YouView platform.

Audiences can now watch full productions for 48 hours on demand and can find Digital Theatre productions either in the 'All Channels' section of the TalkTalk Player, through search or by browsing the 'On Demand | Arts' category.

Live theatre performances from stars including Catherine Tate, David Tennant, David Suchet, Zoë Wanamaker and Toby Jones are now available on demand, allowing TalkTalk customers to see great theatre they want to see, when they want to see it from the comfort of their home.

The UK’s leading value-for-money provider of fixed line broadband, voice telephony and mobile services to consumers and business users, TalkTalk is one of seven partners behind YouView, the internet-connected TV service which launched in 2012.

Speaking about the launch of the Digital Theatre Channel TalkTalk’s Tristia Clarke said: "Our unique on demand theatre channel, brought to our customers via the TalkTalk Player, marks an important milestone in our drive to make great content affordable and accessible for all."

Robert Delamere, Digital Theatre’s Co-Founder and CEO said: "We're delighted to partner with TalkTalk and bring the best of British theatre to living rooms across the UK via the TalkTalk Player and our new Digital Theatre Channel. 

"This is a unique opportunity for us to gain new audiences for our productions and the world class talent working in the British theatre scene."

Content is updated regularly with full productions available for purchase on demand through the TalkTalk Player. Charges will appear in the TV Usage section of the customer bill much like movie rentals.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate's Much Ado About Nothing is available to download worldwide form Digital Theatre here.

Could David Tennant & Catherine Tate Be Coming To A Cinema Near You? Digital Theatre Team Up With CinemaLive

Digital Theatre and CinemaLive have teamed up to distribute West End theatre productions into cinemas across the world.

The first season will start in September 2013 and will combine upcoming titles from Digital Theatre as well as highlights from their existing catalogue. 

Our friends at Digital Theatre tell us that it is not yet confirmed whether or not Much Ado About Nothing with David Tennant and Catherine Tate will be part of that season, but further details will be released around July which will confirm the line up.

Peter Skillman, director and CEO of CinemaLive, said: "We know how attractive West End theatre productions are to exhibitors looking to bring their audiences must-see event cinema and we are thrilled to be able to satisfy this need."

Robert Delamere, co-founder and chief executive of Digital Theatre, added: "We look forward to working with CinemaLive’s network of exhibitors, bringing productions to their audiences."

Don't forget that Much Ado About Nothing is available for worldwide download from Digital Theatre here.

Buy And Watch Digital Theatre Productions On Your iPhone, iPad Or iPod Touch

Digital Theatre is delighted to announce an update to our app for Apple's iOS, allowing audiences to buy and watch the best of British theatre on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update, which follows the launch of Digital Theatre's app for iPad in January, allows productions to be purchased directly through the app and brings full shows to the iPhone and iPod Touch for the first time.   All of Digital Theatre’s productions are now available to stream through the app, including Much Ado About Nothing with David Tennant and Catherine Tate, All My Sons starring David Suchet and Zoë Wanamaker, the Young Vic's multi award-winning A Doll's House and our most recent release - the Almeida Theatre's King Lear starring Jonathan Pryce. The Digital Theatre app also gives access to four critically acclaimed productions fromShakespeare’s Globe’s 2010 season, part of Digital Theatre Collections. The updated Digital Theatre iOS app is available on iPads, iPad minis, iPhones and iPod touches running iOS version 5.0 or higher. Users who have already installed version 1.0 of the Digital Theatre app for iPad should update automatically via the App Store to version 1.1. The Digital Theatre app is available now in the App Store as a free download. Download the Digital Theatre app now

Buy shows instantly with in-app purchases  Use in-app purchases to buy Digital Theatre productions in SD or HD without leaving the app. Login with your Digital Theatre account to sync purchases with theDesktop Player or watch on Samsung Smart TV.   Get daily inspiration with The Journal Watch videos selected for Digital Theatre's The Journal with your iPhone or iPad. Filled with content sourced from artists and practitioners around the world, The Journal is your daily dose of inspiration.  Watch on your TV with Apple TV and Airplay Stream all of our productions to your widescreen TV with Apple TV and Airplay. Press the Airplay button when watching any production or trailer to wirelessly stream video from your iOS device to Apple TV.

Download the Digital Theatre app now Do you want to watch with Android? Taking our productions into the living room with Samsung Smart TV, Digital Theatre laid the groundwork to quickly move onto other platforms. Following our iOS release we're seeking Android users to help us test our next app release. Join our Android beta testers list

Watch David Tennant In Much Ado About Nothing Worldwide

With the exciting news that David Tennant is to return to the Royal Shakespeare Company and star as Richard II from October 2013 (Read More)  it's the ideal opportunity for fans to catch up on some of his previous Shakespearean work.
The summer of 2011 saw David Tennant and Catherine Tate appear together on stage for the first time in a brand new production of William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Two young lovers Claudio and Hero are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.

Click here to download Much Ado About Nothing with David Tennant & Catherine Tate Worldwide!


How to Download Worldwide:

We've been getting a lot of enquiries from fans of David Tennant and Catherine Tate from across the Globe wanting to know how they can watch their performances in Much Ado About Nothing.
Well the good news is, that just as fans here in the UK, can download the show via the amazing Digital Theatre website, so can fans from Europe and America!
Simply change the currency to your local one at the top of the page by clicking on the red arrow, as seen on our screen cap above.
People who don't live in the countries covered by those currencies can still purchase, they'll just be billed in whichever currency they chose. They're likely to get the best deal if they buy in Pounds but that's up to you.

Click here to download Much Ado About Nothing with David Tennant & Catherine Tate Worldwide!

Digital Theatre Launch New iPad App

Digital Theatre have now released their new app for iPad. Read more below.

Digital Theatre brings the best of British theatre to the iPad

Digital Theatre expands offering with a new iPad app

Digital Theatre today (10 January 2013) launch their app for the iPad, bringing audiences the best of British theatre, straight to their favourite digital devices. Following the successful launch of their Samsung Smart TV App in September 2012, the new iPad app allows audiences to watch productions wherever they are.

Working in partnership with Britain's leading theatre companies, including the Young Vic, Royal Shakespeare Company, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Almeida Theatre and leading West End producers, Digital Theatre capture live performance authentically onscreen in high definition from multiple camera angles. 

Digital Theatre makes the best of British theatre available to the world with a catalogue that includes All My Sons starring David Suchet and Zoe Wanamaker and Much Ado About Nothing with David Tennant and Catherine Tate. 

All of Digital Theatre's productions are now available to watch through the iPad app, including four critically acclaimed productions from Shakespeare's Globe's 2010 season, part of Digital Theatre Collections launched in October 2012.  

Speaking about the launch of the iPad app, Digital Theatre Co-Founder and CEO Robert Delamere said: "We developed our iPad app as a direct response to feedback from our audience and we're delighted to bring Digital Theatre productions to a device with the convenience and ubiquity of the iPad. Our apps for iPad and Samsung Smart TV form the start of a multi-platform strategy that will allow audiences to enjoy Digital Theatre productions where and when they want."

Digital Theatre users can stream any pre-purchased production via the iPad app, including Online Rentals, Downloads and HD Downloads, as well as access trailers for all productions. Productions can also be played to your HDTV at the touch of a button with AirPlay and Apple TV.

The Digital Theatre iPad app also gives access to The Journal, a daily arts blog with content sourced from artists and practitioners around the world. Each daily selection, curated by journalist Matthew Hussey, is designed to inspire, entertain and intrigue.

The Digital Theatre app is available now in the App Store as a free download.

Watch the trailer for Much Ado About Nothing here

Guardian Recommend Digital Theatre App For Watching David Tennant

The Guardian recommend Digital Theatre's App for streaming live recordings of theatre in their Apps Blog this week.
They say of the app, which is free to download to your iPad:

Here's another clever idea: an app that streams footage of theatrical performances in the UK, including David Tennant and Catherine Tate in Much Ado About Nothing; David Morrissey in Macbeth; David Suchet and Zoe Wanamaker in All My Sons, and a host of other top-tier plays. It ties into the existing online Digital Theatre service in terms of paying for the content.

Don't forget that Much Ado About Nothing is available to download via Digital Theatre worldwide here.

If you would like instructions on how to purchase from Digital Theatre worldwide follow our guide here.

Watch an exclusive clip below:

Exclusive Much Ado About Nothing Videos & Photos

Thanks to our friends over at Digital Theatre we're excited to be able to bring you exclusive video clips and photos from David Tennant and Catherine Tate's production of Much Ado About Nothing!
This exclusive footage will surely whet your appetite for more and if it does then fear not as the entire production is available to download WORLDWIDE from Digital Theatre!

Click here to download Much Ado About Nothing with David Tennant & Catherine Tate Worldwide!

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