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National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing
National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing

National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing

Genres

Comedy

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Since the 1930s, the legendary family-run Hotel Messina has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty.  When the current owner’s daughter falls for a dashing young soldier, the hallways are ringing with the sound of wedding bells.  However, not all the guests are in the mood for love, and a string of deceptions soon surround not only the young couple, but also the steadfastly single Beatrice and Benedick.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

180 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

08 September 2022

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Katherine Parkinson

Katherine Parkinson

Beatrice

Ioanna Kimbook

Ioanna Kimbook

Hero

John Heffernan

John Heffernan

Benedick

David Fynn

David Fynn

Dogberry

Eben Figueiredo

Eben Figueiredo

Claudio

David Judge

David Judge

Don John

Wendy Kweh

Wendy Kweh

Antonia

Rufus Wright

Rufus Wright

Leonato

Ashley Zhangazha

Ashley Zhangazha

Don Pedro

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