Description

Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare

Director: Sylvia Cagle
Dramaturg: Jim Bulman

The battle of the sexes at the heart of Much Ado set the standard for romantic comedies right up to the present. The sparkling duel of wits between Benedick and Beatrice, who both profess to hate each other, is set off by the more conventional wooing of their young friends Hero and Claudio, whose love at first sight is undermined by the dark machinations of a jealous brother. Tragedy is averted, however, by the amusing incompetence of a constable and his crew, whose antics have ensured Much Ado its place as one of Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies.

The play goes on rain or shine. We will perform in the big tent in case of inclement weather.