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Much Ado About Nothing

Tue 28 Jul 2026 to Thu 30 Jul 2026
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Castle Hill, Filleigh
Tue 28 Jul 2026, 7:00pm
Ashridge Court
Wed 29 Jul 2026, 6:30pm
Blackberry Farm
Thu 30 Jul 2026, 6:30pm
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Changeling Theatre Presents

Much Ado About Nothing

£21.00 Full price
£16.00 Supporter learn more
£20.00 Advance
£14.00 Under 18
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“Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” (Hero, Act 3, Scene 1)


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)


About Changeling 

Changeling Theatre produces high quality, entertaining theatre in non-traditional locations for community audiences across the southeast and beyond. Productions range from re-interpretations of Shakespeare and modern classics to working with new writers and composers to create innovative new theatre.

 

General Information

  • All performances are approx 2 hours incl 20 minute interval unless otherwise stated
  • Admission to the venue is 1 hour before performance start time unless otherwise stated
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  • Please support the venues by purchasing refreshments from their vendors if available
  • Under 4’s go free!

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