Much Ado About Nothing
“David Tennant and Catherine Tate star as reluctant lovers Benedick and Beatrice in Shakespeare's timeless comedy directed by Josie Rourke”
Synopsis
Two young lovers, Claudio and Hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.
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David Tennant and Catherine Tate in Much Ado About Nothing - Available now on Digital TheatreOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-13
Top Cast
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David Tennant
Benedick
Catherine Tate
Beatrice
Adam James
Don Pedro
Elliot Levey
Don John
Tom Bateman
Claudio
Jonathan Coy
Leonato
Enzo Squillino Jr.
Balthasar / Sexton
Alex Beckett
Borachio
Sarah MacRae
Hero
John Ramm
Dogberry
Clive Hayward
Hugh Oatcake / Friar Francis
Hannah Warren-Green
Maria
Leo Staar
Messenger
Anna Farnworth
Innogen
Lee Knight
Conrade
Natalie Thomas
Margaret
Mario Marin-Borquez
Boy
Mike Grady
Verges
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Delamere, Josie Rourke
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Michael Bruce
- Original Title
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- Digital Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Delamere, Josie Rourke
William Shakespeare
Michael Bruce
Sonia Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Delamere
Director
Josie Rourke
Director
Sonia Friedman
Producer
Michael Bruce
Original Music Composer
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What is Much Ado About Nothing about?
Two young lovers, Claudio and Hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.
Who directed Much Ado About Nothing?
Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Robert Delamere, Josie Rourke.
Who stars in Much Ado About Nothing?
The principal cast of Much Ado About Nothing includes David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Adam James, Elliot Levey, Tom Bateman.
When was Much Ado About Nothing released and how long is it?
Much Ado About Nothing was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Much Ado About Nothing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Much Ado About Nothing was composed by Michael Bruce.