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I like the film of that. With Keanu Reeves and Denzel Washington. And Emma Thompson. And wotsit.

Kenneth Branagh!

Love that film.

Tate is just barking out the lines - but Beatrice isn't just a sarcastic tongue - she is vulnerable and deeply loyal. She was also hurt very badly by Benedict in the past and that drives her behaviour towards him. None of that is coming out. :(

Emma Thompson was a great Beatrice.

The first woman(not Emma Thompson) also says things like: "This train is made up of six carriages." so it's quite challenging.

I do prefer Tate in comedy roles rather than straight acting. Although Much Ado is strictly probably one of Shakespeare's 'comedies'.

I agree - although she isn't really getting all she could out of the comedy bits of the role either. However, I am very judgemental.

Plus, I have just completed my tax return, seen the calculation and need a stiff drink!

Quote: beaky @ 21st April 2014, 8:33 PM BST

The first woman(not Emma Thompson) also says things like: "This train is made up of six carriages." so it's quite challenging.

That is challenging - presumably you'd have to do 1 - 10? Or more? What is the max number of carriages on a Spanish train?

They're not usually as long as British ones, so perhaps eight. You could do them in a variety of dramatic voices.

I might apply for the job. I can't speak Spanish but I can't imagine it's that complicated. Maybe they'll let me do the announcements in English?

I think Emma Thompson's first in line, Jennie. Helen Mirren's also shown interest.

What have they got that I haven't? :(

An agent.

Quote: beaky @ 21st April 2014, 8:51 PM BST

An agent.

Very diplomatic. :)

Quote: Jennie @ 21st April 2014, 8:42 PM BST

Plus, I have just completed my tax return, seen the calculation and need a stiff drink!

Oh the horrors of earning 250k per annum!

Moving on, how would you go from your current position to being a QC?

Quote: Ben @ 21st April 2014, 9:02 PM BST

Oh the horrors of earning 250k per annum!

Moving on, how would you go from your current position to being a QC?

Ben! Poor Jennie just got a knockback in her acting career as a voice-over artist; you'll only depress her further.

Quote: Ben @ 21st April 2014, 9:02 PM BST

Oh the horrors of earning 250k per annum!

Moving on, how would you go from your current position to being a QC?

Laughing out loud

I wait 15 years then apply. It costs about £3k to apply so isn't something you do on a whim. You get lots of references etc from judges and then a panel decide.

Not sure if I want to be a silk really. A Judge would be good.

I think Lady Justice Jennie has a nice ring to it.

Quote: George Kaplan @ 21st April 2014, 9:05 PM BST

Ben! Poor Jennie just got a knockback in her acting career as a voice-over artist; you'll only depress her further.

Teary Teary

Ben bought a bargain pair of Wrangler jeans half price at Debenhams today. He can't believe how well he did.

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