Yes we saw the Much Ado with CT and DT but one play does not a Shakespearean actor make. There are plenty of others with stronger credentials. Neither are presenters and while DT could just about get away with it (and has long term associations with RSC) she is simply better playing a character role than herself. I found the evening a bit random - was it a celebration of his work in its variety, an opportunity to promote it to a wider audience or just a lot of appreciation within the arts world?