Much Ado About Nothing
“I do love nothing in the world so well as you: is not that strange?”
Tom Hiddleston is Benedick and Hayley Atwell is Beatrice. Two of their generation’s finest actors collaborate with director Jamie Lloyd again in this savagely funny and beautifully tender battle of wits.
Event Information
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JF
Learn more about accessibility at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Scheduled Assisted Performances for Much Ado About Nothing will be:
Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm – BSL Signed Performance
Saturday 29 March, 2.30pm – Audio Described Performance (via Vocal Eyes)
Saturday 22 March, 2.30pm – Captioned Performance (via StageText)
12+
We aren’t able to admit any children under the age of 4 and every customer must have their own ticket. To help us make sure everyone enjoys the show, your little ones need to be able to sit in their own seat without any assistance.
This show may contain loud sounds, flashing lights, haze and smoke effects at certain points during the performance.
For any other questions, please visit our FAQs page. Enjoy your visit to our theatre.
Full Cast
Tom Hiddleston (Benedick)
Tony-nominated for Betrayal, Hiddleston’s theatre credits include Coriolanus (Evening Standard Award) and Hamlet. Known for Loki, The Night Manager (Golden Globe win), and Marvel’s Thor films, his upcoming projects include The Life of Chuck and The Night Manager 2.
Hayley Atwell (Beatrice)
Olivier-nominated for Rosmersholm and The Pride, Atwell’s work spans Measure for Measure and A View from the Bridge. On screen, she’s known for Agent Carter, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning films, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Mara Huf (Hero)
Recent credits include The Tempest and The Effect. Theatre work includes Childminder and Electra. On screen, she’s appeared in Toast of Tinseltown and Tetris. Huf trained at Birmingham Conservatoire.
Forbes Masson (Leonato)
Masson’s credits include The Tempest, Macbeth, and Farm Hall. A Royal Shakespeare Company Associate Artist, he co-wrote Victor and Barry’s Kelvinside Compendium and starred in The Crown and Catastrophe.
Phillip Olagoke (Friar Francis)
Olagoke has appeared in The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, and OKLAHOMA! Screen credits include David Copperfield. Trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Mason Alexander Park (Margaret)
Park starred in The Tempest and Hedwig and the Angry Inch (US tour). On screen, they’re known for The Sandman and Cowboy Bebop. Film credits include National Anthem.
James Phoon (Claudio)
Phoon’s theatre credits include The Tempest and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Screen credits include Bridgerton and Wreck. He trained at Guildford School of Acting.
Tim Steed (Don John)
Steed’s theatre work includes The Tempest, Ink, and Jack Absolute Flies Again. On screen, he’s appeared in The Crown and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Film credits include The Phantom of the Opera.
Mika Onyx Johnson (Borachio)
Credits include The Seagull and Cyrano de Bergerac. Other work includes Pink Lemonade (also written by Johnson) and As You Like It. On screen, they’ve appeared in Newark, Newark and Screw.
Gerald Kyd (Don Pedro)
Kyd’s work includes The Seagull and Further than the Furthest Thing. Screen appearances include The Split and The Swarm. He is a LAMDA graduate with extensive theatre experience at the National and Young Vic.
Discover Showstopping Hospitality
Treat yourself to a VIP experience with our Gold Packages – perfect for a special occasion or to simply add even more sparkle and style to your night. Our renowned Red Coats will host you with exceptional service, ensuring you have a truly unforgettable experience and feel like a star.
Choose from our specially crafted packages – and we’ll take care of the rest.
Includes:
- Greeted and hosted throughout your experience by our team of Red Coat Butlers
- A reserved table in the VIP Lounge, available 60 minutes before the show
- A half-bottle of Taittinger champagne per person
- Artisanal Selection Board, with cheeses, crackers and chutney, served before the show
- An ice cream each, served at the interval
- A show programme for each guest
T&Cs
Total drinks inclusion is a half-bottle of champagne per person. Alcohol can only be served to and consumed by persons aged 18 years and over. Please ask a member of staff for details about any food allergens. See website for full terms and conditions. Please drink responsibly.
Includes:
- Greeted and hosted throughout your experience by our team of Red Coat Butlers
- A reserved table in our private suite, available 60 minutes before the show
- Pre-show and interval champagne, or alternatives from a premium bar selection
- Artisanal Selection Board, with cheeses, crackers and chutney, served before the show
- An interval ice cream, plus a show programme and bottled water for each guest
- Under 18’s – unlimited soft drinks, plus a tub of Yorkshire Crisps or Popcorn, bag of confectionary and interval ice cream
T&Cs
Total drinks inclusion is a bottle of champagne per person. Alcohol can only be served to and consumed by persons aged 18 years and over. Please ask a member of staff for details about any food allergens. See website for full terms and conditions. Please drink responsibly.
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