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Daniel Hawksford on Claudio
Daniel Hawksford talks about how his character, Claudio, performed well in the fighting that precedes the play. He describes him as being like a cocker-spaniel and says that he grows up considerably in the play, as he learns that life “is not all plain sailing”. |
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Daniel Hawksford defends Claudio's treatment of Hero
Daniel Hawksford (Claudio) says that his character really does believe that Hero has done something terrible, and betrayed him vilely; so although the audience does know that she’s innocent, Daniel believes that Claudio’s behaviour can be understood. This is backed up by his genuine repentance at Hero’s grave. |
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Daniel Hawksford on preparing for the wedding scene
Daniel talks about what he does to psych himself up for his emotionally demanding performance in the wedding scene. As Dogberry and Verges perform their comic scene immediately beforehand, Daniel stands by the TV monitor at the side of the stage, stares straight ahead and tries to focus. |
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Performance footage: Claudio and Hero's second wedding
Claudio has repented for Hero’s death, and has agreed to marry her cousin – but a big surprise lays in store for him. |
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Claudio and Hero's future
Susannah Fielding (Hero) and Daniel Hawksford (Claudio) discuss what future their relationship might have after the end of the play. They both reckon that there could be trouble ahead; while they have an obvious physical attraction to each other, it has yet to be seen how truly compatible they are. And there will always be the spectre of Claudio’s harsh treatment of Hero at their first wedding. |
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