Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. The play is set in Messina and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in the town. The first, between Claudio and Hero, is nearly scuppered by the accusations of the villain, Don John. The second, between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice, takes centre stage as the play continues, with both characters’ wit and banter providing much of the humour.
First Appearance Much adoe about Nothing… (1600) by William Shakespeare — First Quarto
First Publisher Thomas Fisher
Appearance List Much adoe about Nothing… (1600) by William Shakespeare — First Quarto; Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies (1623) by William Shakespeare — First Folio; Béatrice et Bénédict (1862) by Hector Berlioz — opéra comique; Much Ado About Nothing (1964) directed by Martin Hellberg — East German feature-film adaptation; Much Ado About Nothing (1967) directed by Alan Cooke — filmed/televised National Theatre Company production; Much Ado About Nothing (1973) directed by Nick Havinga — TV movie adaptation…
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Description Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. The play is set in Messina and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in the town. The first, between Claudio and Hero, is nearly scuppered by the accusations of the villain, Don John. The second, between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice, takes centre stage as the play continues, with both characters’ wit and banter providing much of the humour.
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