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83% Critic Match
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”
8.3 / 10• 2011• 2h 40m•NR• English
ComedyDramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
David Tennant
Benedick
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Delamere's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Much Ado About Nothing is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
