Much Ado About Nothing (2011)
David Tennant and Catherine Tate star as reluctant lovers Benedick and Beatrice in Shakespeare's timeless comedy directed by Josie Rourke
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.
Director: Robert Delamere, Josie Rourke
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: May 16, 2011
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Original Story)
Music: Michael Bruce
Production: Digital Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
shakespeare in modern dress, woman director, filmed play
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Much Ado About Nothing stars David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Adam James, Elliot Levey, Tom Bateman, Jonathan Coy.
- How long is Much Ado About Nothing?
- Much Ado About Nothing has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is Much Ado About Nothing?
- Much Ado About Nothing is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Much Ado About Nothing produced?
- Much Ado About Nothing was produced in United Kingdom.