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Much Ado About Nothing
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Venue

Shakespeare's Globe

Sharp tongues and savage gossip fuel a messy, magnetic attraction in this new production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in the Globe Theatre.

The war is over, but the battle for love is just beginning.

Beatrice has sworn off men, but there’s something about Benedick she just can’t leave alone. Meanwhile, beneath Messina’s polished surface, secrets slip, gossip runs wild and reputations hang by a thread. Everyone’s saving face – and nobody’s doing it very well.

Set in a sun-soaked world of style and status, where image is everything and late-night parties blur into dawn, Chelsea Walker’s (All’s Well That End’s Well, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Globe) Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s most incisive romantic comedies.

An unfiltered look at bad behaviour, second chances, and recovering from old wounds.

Closing

24/10/2026

Running Time

TBC

Genre

Comedy, Plays

Age & Content

TBC | All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately.

Cast:

Geraldine Alexander as

Sister

Matilda Bailes as

Margaret

Marlowe Chan-Reeves as

Borachio

Fia Hadeed as

Ensemble / Cover

Joshua John as

Claudio

Assa Kanouté as

Hero

Richard Katz as

Dogberry

Kaffe Keating as

Seacole / Messenger / Cover

Os Leanse as

Verges

Adam Long as

Don Pedro

Jonathan McGuinness as

Leonato

Pippa Nixon as

Beatrice

Ken Nwosu as

Benedick

Joseph Potter as

Don John

Creative:

Assistant Director -

Charlotte Vickers

Casting Director -

Becky Paris CDG

Composer -

Angus MacRae

Costume Supervisor -

Jackie Orton

Designer -

Sami Fendall

Director -

Chelsea Walker

Fight Director -

Kevin McCurdy

Intimacy Director -

Lucy Fennell

Movement Director -

Aline David

Voice & Text -

Annemette Verspeak

Wellbeing Lead (Industry Minds) -

Brenda Moore-Wait

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

Much Ado About Nothing is playing at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
Beatrice has sworn off men, but there’s something about Benedick she just can’t leave alone. Meanwhile, beneath Messina’s polished surface, secrets slip, gossip runs wild and reputations hang by a thread. Everyone’s saving face - and nobody’s doing it very well.
The running time for Much Ado About Nothing is TBC. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
Much Ado About Nothing is recommended for ages TBC | All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately.. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Much Ado About Nothing opens on 11th June 2026 and is currently scheduled to run until 24th October 2026. If you’re planning a trip or booking for a specific week, check the performance calendar for dates and availability, as popular performances can sell faster closer to the run.
Tickets for Much Ado About Nothing go on sale from 10th February 2026. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for Much Ado About Nothing online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
Much Ado About Nothing features a cast including Geraldine Alexander (Sister), Matilda Bailes (Margaret), Marlowe Chan-Reeves (Borachio), Fia Hadeed (Ensemble / Cover), Joshua John (Claudio), Assa Kanouté (Hero), Richard Katz (Dogberry), Kaffe Keating (Seacole / Messenger / Cover), Os Leanse (Verges), Adam Long (Don Pedro), Jonathan McGuinness (Leonato), Pippa Nixon (Beatrice), Ken Nwosu (Benedick), Joseph Potter (Don John). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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