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

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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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Much Ado About Nothing - - West End Articles Page 14

THE WANDERERS, THE 39 STEPS & More Set for Lantern Theater Company 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Lantern Theater Company has revealed its upcoming 2024/25 season, which will mark the company’s 31st year. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

Melody Bates And 5th Wall Studio to Present ALL THE BIRDS OF THE WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Melody Bates, in partnership with 5th Wall Studio, will present All the Birds of the World, part of her Enchanted Islands. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2024 FIRST LIGHT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024


Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the line-up for the 2024 First Light Festival, part of the EST/Sloan Project to develop plays exploring science and technology.

Cast Set For UK Tour of Joe Orton's WHAT THE BUTLER SAW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024


London Classic Theatre has announced the full cast for their UK tour of Joe Orton's farce What The Butler Saw. Learn more about the cast here!

Watermill Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024


See the full casting and creative team for the upcoming Watermill Ensemble production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, running from 12 April to 18 May.

Cast Set For THE ODD COUPLE in Melbourne and Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024


The full cast has been announced for Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy The Odd Couple, which plays at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from May and Theatre Royal Sydney from June.

Photos: First Look at PlayMakers' MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024


PlayMakers Repertory Company opened its production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig this weekend. Check out photos here!

First Look at PlayMakers Repertory Company's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024


The train is pulling into the station as PlayMakers Repertory Company opens its production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Check out a photo from the production here!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Judi Dench Will Appear in Conversation at The Watermill This May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024


Shakespeare: Judi Dench in conversation with Brendan O’Hea will take place at The Watermill on Friday 10 May at 2.30pm and will see Dame Judi Dench come to the theatre to give a unique insight into her illustrious career,

Photos/Video: First Look At Shakespeare's MACBETH At Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


See first look new production photos and the trailer for the new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse.

Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in OTHELLO on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2024


Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal will return to Broadway next season in a production of Othello directed by Kenny Leon. The production is set for an unspecified Shubert theatre.

Kate Walsh & More to Star in JORDANS World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2024


The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of JORDANS written by Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast Set For THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA at Swan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024


Wise Children have announced the full cast for the world première of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia – adapted by the company’s Artistic Director Emma Rice, with Kureishi.

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare Under The Stars
by Josh Stent - Mar 4, 2024


Australian Shakespeare Company’s 90’s pop rock inspired adaption of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is back as part of this summer’s Shakespeare Under the Stars Season in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.

Frank Farrell Productions to Present Walt Kelly's SONGS OF THE POGO at NYC Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024


Ben Masterton and Frank Farrell Productions will present Walt Kelly's Songs of the Pogo written by Walt Kelly and Norman Monath and directed by Frank Farrell.

Capital Classics Announces Ticket On Sale For Expanded Summer Shakespeare Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024


Get ready for a summer of drama as Capital Classics Theatre Company has announced ticket sales for its expanded Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Deborah Zoe Laufer's BE HERE NOW to Open WAM Theatre 15th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024


WAM Theatre will kick off its 15th Anniversary Season with a Fresh Takes Play Reading of Be Here Now written by Deborah Zoe Laufer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE 39 STEPS Comes to Wildfire Lounge in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


At the Wildfire Lounge cocktail bar in Glebe, four actors will tackle over a hundred roles in this take on Hitchcock’s classic spy-thriller The 39 Steps.

Full Cast And Creatives Announced For The Premiere Of NOW, I SEE At Stratford East
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Discover the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of NOW, I SEE by Lanre Malaolu at Stratford East. This second instalment in a trilogy explores the truth of being a Black man in contemporary Britain.

Video: Get A First Look At Denver Center for the Performing Arts' RUBICON
by Joshua Wright - Feb 28, 2024


Get a first look at Denver Center's production of Rubicon. Starting in the years leading up to World War II, Rubicon follows real-life heroine Elizabeth “Betty” Pack as she transitions from society wife and mother to steely, seductive agent for British and American Intelligence. 

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Comes to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Finishing out The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2023/24 Season is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning powerhouse drama, August: Osage County by acclaimed contemporary playwright Tracy Letts.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Comes to PlayMakers Repertory Company in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


PlayMakers Repertory Company is preparing for its production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Performances run March 9-24.

5* Production THE LAST SHOW BEFORE WE DIE By Hotter Project Announces A Triumphant Return To The Yard
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024


The Yard Theatre's HOTTER Project makes a triumphant return with a new trailer for their 5* production. Explore the latest updates here.

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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