Enjoy a ‘sparkling, sun-drenched spectacle’ ★★★★ (Time Out) in the Globe Theatre this summer and feel ‘pure joy’ ★★★★ (The Times) with 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‘ ‘irresistible’ ★★★★★ (WhatsOnStage) and ‘finely crafted’ ★★★★ (Evening Standard) production is ‘a dose of pure sunshine’ ★★★★ (London Theatre).
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps
– Act III, scene 2
DETAILS
TICKETS
Galleries (Seated) £75-£25
Standing £10, £5
Hundreds of £5 tickets for every performance, hundreds more at £10. Book early for the best prices.
This event is on-site in theGlobe Theatre
Running time 2 hours 40 minutes, including an interval
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Terms and conditions
A £2.50 transaction fee per order applies online and over the telephone.
All ticket holders under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Part ofSummer 2024
Photography: The Other Richard
Art Direction: Doug Kerr
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Access
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‘Irresistible… A triumph’
WHATSONSTAGE
‘Sparkling… A sun-drenched spectacle’
TIME OUT
‘Glows with warmth… Pure joy’
THE TIMES
‘Finely crafted, joyful, intelligent’
EVENING STANDARD
‘A hit… Transports the audience to summertime in Italy’
REVIEWS HUB
‘Fizzing… Mightily enjoyable’
FINANCIAL TIMES
‘Glorious, riotous, hilarious’
LONDON THEATRE
‘The entire company excels’
BROADWAY WORLD
‘Fills the Globe with rolling laughter’
DAILY MAIL
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Feature trailer
Production Photography by Marc Brenner (2024)
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Much Ado About Nothing in 60 seconds (ish)
Could you summarise the story of Much Ado About Nothing in 60 seconds? Some of the Company of our Summer 2024 production give it their best shot…
'Welcome to paradise' – Much Ado About Nothing in rehearsals (2024)
THE COMPANY
Accordion
Alise SilinaMandolin
Polly BoltonMusical Director / Guitar and Mandolin
Charlie LafferPercussion
Saleem RamanWoodwind
Isreal Ọlá AkíndípeAssociate Director
Naeem HayatCasting Director
Becky ParisComposer
Grant OldingCostume Supervisor
Jacquie DaviesDesigner
Grace SmartDirector
Sean HolmesFight & Intimacy Director
Maisie CarterMovement Director
Tamsin Hurtado ClarkeText Consultant
Simon TrinderVoice Coach
Liz Flint
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Much Ado About Nothing: Guided Tour
Bankside
This unique Much Ado About Nothing themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre delves into the history, characters and themes of Shakespeare’s comedy of wit and wooing.
Guided Tours
Summer 2024
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Much Ado About Nothing: GCSE Study Boost
Bankside
Bring Shakespeare's timeless comedy of wit and wooing, Much Ado About Nothing, to life through an interactive workshop and tour. Develop key skills and a practical toolkit that you can carry forward into your study and exams.
Young People
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching Much Ado About Nothing at Key Stage 4
Bankside
Learn how to use practical rehearsal room techniques to enliven and deepen your students' understanding of the play's characters, context, themes and imagery, and develop their critical thinking skills. You’ll complete your experience by watching a matinee performance of Much Ado About Nothing.
Teacher Training
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ACCESS
Our Access Scheme offers additional information on suitable seating, and adjusted ticket pricing for audience members with access needs.
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Assisted Performances for Much Ado About Nothing 2024
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Signed Performances
Show dates & times
Friday 14th June
7:30 PM
Sunday 14th July
1:00 PM
R
Relaxed Performances
Show dates & times
Sunday 21st July
1:00 PM
Thursday 15th August
7:30 PM
AD
Audio Described Performances
Show dates & times
Saturday 10th August
2:00 PM
