Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare

Dates: Wednesday 12th February to Saturday 15th February.

Times: All evening performances will begin at 19:30. All matinee performances will begin at 14:30pm.

Venue: Bellairs Theatre, Ivy Arts Centre
Duration: TBC

BOOKINGS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL OPEN ON WEDNESDAY 22nd JANUARY AT 12:00PM.

Synopsis:This production of Shakespeare’s bittersweet comedy will be set at the end of World War 1, and against the backdrop of the Suffragette Movement. It explores themes of love, and the many ways men and women can misunderstand each other.

The story follows two pairs of lovers; Beatrice and Benedick, who insist they are uninterested in love but are tricked into confessing their affection for each other. Hero and Claudio are a young, idealistic couple whose love is tested when Claudio is deceived into believing Hero has been unfaithful.

The play is driven by a mix of lighthearted schemes, such as friends conspiring to bring Beatrice and Benedick together, and much darker plots, like the villainous Don John’s attempt to ruin Hero and Claudio’s relationship.

Genre: Play, dramatic comedy
Age Recommendation: Ages 10 and above
Themes: Love
Setting: Post World War 1 Britain

This live production features BA Acting final year students in collaboration with BA Theatre Production and MA Stage Management students.

Director: Jaq Bessell
Movement Director: Rachel Birch-Lawson
Set Designer and Costume Designer: Jenn Taillefer
Lighting Designer: Elanor Higgins
Sound Designer: David Lewington

If you require accessible seating or have any other enquiries including booking difficulties, please email: [email protected] or call 01483 686876.