Much Ado About Nothing
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell return to the West End in Shakespeare's merry caper!
Much Ado About Nothing
It's faintly magical to behold; on another level
The Telegraph
Much Ado About Nothing
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell return to the West End in Shakespeare's merry caper!
Why see Much Ado About Nothing?
Fun And Frolics With Tom And Hayley
The second play in The Jamie Lloyd Company's much anticipated Shakespeare season at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, join Tom Hiddleston and Haley Atwell as they play the 'merrily warring' will-they-won't-they couple Benedick and Beatrice in the Bard's witty romantic comedy.
Much Ado About Nothing reunites the director and Hiddleston following their collaboration on Harold Pinter's Betrayal in 2019, an experience Tom described as "one of the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences of my performing life." Adding "I could not be more thrilled to have been given the opportunity to collaborate with (Lloyd) again, this time on one of Shakespeare's most warm-hearted and joyful plays".
Atwell, now heading into her third project with Lloyd, is also enthused, commenting on his "bold and electric direction, combined with the warmth and wit of one of Shakespeare's most celebrated comedic duos is a truly exciting opportunity and one that I hope will delight our audiences."
What is the story?
A perennial favourite of Will's oeuvre, Much Ado About Nothing pits the sexes against each other with riotous results. Two couples dance around declaring their love for each other; Benedick and Beatrice, and Hero and Claudio. But when the machinations of a dastardly nobleman threaten their happiness, one of our heroes must fake their own death to get a truly happy ending...
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Tom Hiddleston as Benedick
- Hayley Atwell as Beatrice
- Mara Huf as Hero
- Forbes Masson as Leonato
- Phillip Olagoke as Friar Francis
- Mason Alexander Park as Margaret
- James Phoon as Claudio
- Tim Steed as Don John
- Mika Onyx Johnson as Borachio
- Gerald Kyd as Don Pedro
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by William Shakespeare
- Directed by Jamie Lloyd
- Design by Soutra Gilmour
- Set and costume design by Soutra Gilmour
- Lighting design by Jon Clark
- Sound design and composed by Ben and Max Ringham
Reviews
Customer reviews
Joy
An apology
Sorry Adam! My partner had to type the review for me as I can't always use my hands and he made a mistake with your name. Our apologies. ... Read more
Joy
Splendid Shakespeare
This has to be one of the most imaginative interpretations of this often maligned comedy by the bard. I have seen many productions during many years of theatre going but this was, by far and away, the most enjoyable. I was with my partner for whom this was a first Shakespeare.I am delighted to say that he is now eagerly awaiting the next one! The whole cast deserve the highest praise. If I were to single out individuals it would have to be Tom Batemans' Claudio and Andy James' Don Pedro. Also I would like to mention Kathryn Hunt. I have always admired this actors' work and she did not disappoint-great work!
Finally, the two leads.David Tennants' comic timing is just superb and his connection with the audience is amazing. Long admired his work in all it's forms but he definitely excels on stage with a live audience. Catherine Tate is a perfect foil and the empathy between her and David Tennant is tangible. T'n'T - pure dynamite!!!
A total joy of a production. ... Read more
Sonal
Brilliant
The two nights before this performance, David was too ill to
perform, but you would not have been able to tell by his
performance tonight. Was pleasantly surprised by the very creative
on stage directing, it left me in tears of laughter at points! The
whole cast was brilliant, now in their last few shows, and left me
with a buzz after it ended. Wish I could go again. ... Read more
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