The read
It runs long at 2h 40m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.5/10
49 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert DelamereDirector
- Josie RourkeDirector
- Michael BruceOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- David TennantBenedick
- Catherine TateBeatrice
- Adam JamesDon Pedro
- Elliot LeveyDon John
- Tom BatemanClaudio
- Jonathan CoyLeonato
- Enzo Squillino Jr.Balthasar / Sexton
- Alex BeckettBorachio
- Sarah MacRaeHero
- John RammDogberry
- Clive HaywardHugh Oatcake / Friar Francis
- Hannah Warren-GreenMaria
Stills
Themes
woman directorfilmed play