Much Ado About Nothing
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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 title page from the first quarto edition of Much Adoe About Nothing, printed in 1600
John Gielgud as Benedick in a 1959 production
A painting of Beatrice by Frank Dicksee, from The Graphic Gallery of Shakespeare's Heroines
Swooning of Hero in the Church scene by Alfred Elmore
Much Ado About Nothing is a 1993 romantic comedy film based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. It is written, co-produced and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars in the film along
Much Ado About Nothing
…poorly, undercutting the message. This is supported by Benedick's cynical comments about the song, comparing it to a howling dog. In Kenneth Branagh's 1993 film, Balthasar sings it beautifully: it is given a prominent role in the opening and finale, and the women seem to embrace its message. The play has many…
Theatrical release poster