Changeling Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing
Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling’s revival of Much Ado About Nothing. Think decadent costume balls and devious misdemeanours, in a play where love’s a battlefield and the gossip never stops.
- Booking essential
Shakespeare’s famous romcom gets a gothic makeover.
Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling’s revival of Much Ado About Nothing. Think decadent costume balls and devious misdemeanours, in a play where love’s a battlefield and the gossip never stops.
Beatrice and Benedick swear they can’t stand each other. Hero and Claudio seem picture-perfect until a little drama crashes their party. Lurking behind the cocktails and confetti is one deliciously devious Don John stirring up trouble.
It’s sharp, it’s funny, it’s Shakespeare’s ultimate romcom with more twists, tunes and turns than you can shake a stick at.
Join Changeling in Summer 2026 as they celebrate 25 years of outdoor touring. Bold, sexy, and unapologetically fun, Much Ado About Nothing is the perfect summer play. There ain’t no party like a Shakespeare party…
“O, what men dare do! What men may do! What men daily do, not knowing what they do!” (Claudio, Act 4, Scene 1)
Friday 14 August
7pm–9.30pm
Adults £25, Child £15 (10-18 year olds), Under 10s free
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £25.00 |
| Child 10-18 year olds | £15.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
Please meet in the Tea Room where you will find the entrance to the Barn Theatre.
- Accessibility
Wheelchair access is accessible.
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