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Much Ado About Nothing 2024 - Articles Page 2

Opened: April 25, 2024
Closing: August 24, 2024

Much Ado About Nothing - West End History , Info & More

Shakespeare's Globe
21 New Globe Walk City of London, Greater London SE1 9DT London

Welcome to a luxurious paradise in the Globe Theatre this summer as love in its many forms is celebrated in Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, Much Ado About Nothing.

After years of war, an idyllic Italian town is finally back in bloom. But Young lovers Claudio and Hero, and sparring singletons Beatrice and Benedick, soon discover that all is not as it seems in their beautiful surrounds as they become entangled in a series of mischievous games, pranks and plots.

Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Winter’s Tale, ★★★★★ ‘A triumph’ The Telegraph) directs this Elizabethan-dress production.

‘Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps’

Act III, Scene 2

__Access performances__

Audio described - Thur 23 May 2pm & Sat 10 Aug 2pm


Captioned - Sat 25 May 2pm & Wed 12 Jun 7.30pm


BSL - Fri 14 Jun 7.30pm & Sun 14 Jul 1pm


Relaxed - Sun 21 Jul 1pm & Thu 15 Aug 7.30pm


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Chicago Premiere Of MR. PARKER to be Presented at Open Space Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024


Open Space Arts will stage the Chicago premiere of MR. PARKER, a drama by Michael McKeever. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Sigourney Weaver and More in THE TEMPEST
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024


All new production photos have been released  for The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver in her West End debut.

The Public Unveils Mobile Unit and Public Works' Summer 2025 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024


The Public Theater has revealed the Mobile Unit and Public Works productions for the Summer 2025 season, joining the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of TWELFTH NIGHT. See programming and learn how to attend.

Review: FLAMINGO, The Hope Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 13, 2024


“Oh, that I were a man!” In the opening scene, one might worry that they have accidentally stumbled into a one-woman production of Much Ado About Nothing, as the woman on stage gives a passionate rendition of one of Beatrice’s iconic monologues. However, this quickly changes when another woman accidentally crashes the audition, leading to a fateful meeting that will change the paths of these two women forever.

RICHARD III & More Set for Long Beach Shakespeare Company 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024


The Long Beach Shakespeare Company has revealed its season, SO THIS IS LOVE? See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

CHRISTMAS EVE IN DIKANKA Cast Announced At Gallery Players Overtures Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2024


Casting has been announced for CHRISTMAS EVE IN DIKANKA, a new musical by Kit Goldstein Grant, at Gallery Players Overtures Festival on December 13 & 14, 2024.

ABOUT THAT LETTER By Frank Cossa to Open At The American Theatre Of Actors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024


About That Letter, written By Frank Cossa and directed by Art Bernal (Co-Director:Candice Jean-Jacques) and featuring Alan Hasnas, Isabelle Garbani, Daniel Wuerdeman will run at The Beckmann Theatre of the American Theatre of Actors. Learn more!

Previews: Winter Shows Coming Up in Dayton
by Brennan Paulin - Dec 3, 2024


It's the most wonderful time for the Dayton Theatre scene! Not only are there lots of holiday plays and musicals to see, but plenty of entertainment in January and February to keep Dayton audiences warm and bright! Check out the list of shows below with links to each theatre's website/ticket information! 

Emma Thompson-Penned NANNY MCPHEE Musical Eyes 2026 West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024


The musical adaptation of the fantasy movie Nanny McPhee, written by Emma Thompson, is eyeing a run in London's West End in 2026.

SPIN CYCLES Comes to the Baxter Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024


After a successful debut at The Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, writer and performer Jamie-Lee Money and director Larica Schnell will bring their hit play Spin Cycles to The Baxter in 2025. 

AN INTERROGATION Will Make its London Debut
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024


The entire run of An Interrogation sold out before its opening performance. This award-winning investigative drama will now transfer to London for a limited five-week run at Hampstead Theatre

Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Milton Suggs, Ted Rosenthal And More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2024


Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of Agatha Christie's DEATH ON THE NILE at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will open Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile this week. Check out photos of the cast and learn more here!

Good Apples Collective Launches Apple Corps Advisory Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024


​​​​​​​GOOD APPLES COLLECTIVE is launching Apple Corps, an advisory committee consisting of handpicked artists who have been extensively involved in previous Good Apples productions. Learn more!

PARFUMERIE to be Presented at Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024


Vanguard University's Department of Theatre Arts will present PARFUMERIE, a classic romantic comedy set in a 1930s Budapest perfume shop, exploring themes of love and mistaken identity.

GUARDS! GUARDS! Set for Roleystone Theatre This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024


Adapted by Stephen Briggs from the popular Discworld novel and directed by Bradley Towton, Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! will light up the Roleystone Theatre stage.

World Premiere of HERE COMES THE NIGHT to Open at Moving Arts Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024


Moving Arts will present the World Premiere of here comes the night by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee beginning in January in Los Angeles.

WINTER WONDERETTES to Play Greater Boston Stage Company This Holiday Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024


WINTER WONDERETTES will run from November 29 to December 22, 2024, at Greater Boston Stage Company, offering a festive theatrical experience for the holiday season.

Play On Shakespeare & The Acting Company Announce Casting for 2025 Repertory Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024


Play On Shakespeare and The Acting Company announced their 2025 repertory tour featuring Christina Anderson's modern verse translation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING.

Vinegar Strokes, Danielle Steers, and More Will Make Guest Appearances in Adults-Only Panto CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024


Special guest stars of stage and screen have been announced to appear on and off stage in the adults-only performances of Cinderella at the King's Head.

A DANGER TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS to Have Script in Hand Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “A Danger to Yourself and Others,” a new play that takes a humorous look at what it’s like navigating life with anxiety. Learn how to attend.

Sir Derek Jacobi Receives Critic's Circle’s 2023 Rosebowl for Distinguished Service to the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024


Sir Derek Jacobi received the Critic's Circle’s 2023 Rosebowl for Distinguished Service to the Arts. The event took place on November 7th at the National Liberal Club.

Discount Tickets For THE TEMPEST Available For Under 30s, Key Workers, and Those Receiving Government Benefits
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024


The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the on sale details for the previously announced £25 tickets for under 30s, key workers and those receiving government benefits for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, starring Sigourney Weaver.

TN Shakespeare Co. to Present TWELFTH NIGHT in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024


Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring William Shakespeare's holiday celebration Twelfth Night to the newly configured Tabor Stage in December.

Interact Theatre Company to Present Free Staged Readings of Pulitzer & Tony Award-Winning Plays
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024


Interact Theatre Company will partner with the Los Angeles Public Library to present its fourth season of The Prize Winners — a series of free staged readings featuring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning plays.

Much Ado About Nothing History

Other Productions of Much Ado About Nothing

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1972   Off-Broadway
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1984   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1987   Off-Broadway
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1988   Off-Broadway
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2001   Off-Broadway
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2004   Off-Broadway Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park
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2011   West End Shakespeare's Globe Production
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2012   West End
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2013   Off-Broadway Theatre for a New Audience Production
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2014   Off-Broadway Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park
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2016   West End Royal Shakespeare Company West End Revival Production
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2018   West End Rose Theatre Kingston Ten-Year Anniversary Production
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2019   Off-Broadway Shakespeare In the Park
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