Much Ado About Nothing

William Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing, believed to have been written in 1598, is one of William Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, and takes its defamed woman plot from Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso.
David Tennant and Catherine Tate in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
Digital Theatre
(2011)
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In Much Ado About Nothing, Beatrice and Benedick are adamant in their mutual dislike, while Claudio and Hero are deep in love, and the two stories take an unexpected course. This production was captured by Digital Theatre live at London’s Wyndham's Theatre and starred David Tennant and Catherine Tate.
BBC Studios
(1978)
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Sam Waterston as Benedick lying down in a small, green and white rowing boat surrounded by greenery
Broadway Digital Archive
(1974)
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Love's Labour's Won - RSC 2014
RSC
(2014)
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With his mysterious title applied here to Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s tale of relationships beginning and ending is brought to life in this Edwardian reimagining of Love's Labour's Won from the Royal Shakespeare Company.
1598