Full cast announced for 'Much Ado About Nothing' at the Globe

Directed by Chelsea Walker, Shakespeare's comedy follows two couples — Claudio and Hero, and rivals Benedick and Beatrice — as they navigate misunderstandings, deceit, and love.

The cast and creative team has been revealed for Much Ado About Nothing, which runs at the Globe Theatre in London from 11 June through 24 October.

Directed by Chelsea Walker, Shakespeare's comedy follows two couples — Claudio and Hero, and rivals Benedick and Beatrice — as they navigate misunderstandings, deceit, and love.

Pippa Nixon will play Beatrice and Ken Nwosu will play Benedick, with Joshua John as Claudio and Assa Kanouté as Hero.

The rest of the cast includes Geraldine Alexander as Sister, Matilda Bailes as Margaret, Marlowe Chan-Reeves as Borachio, Fia Hadeed as Ensemble/Cover, Richard Katz as Dogberry, Kaffe Keating as Seacole/Messenger/Cover, Os Leanse as Verges, Adam Long as Don Pedro, Jonathan McGuiness as Leonato, and Joseph Potter as Don John.

Walker said: “I’m thrilled to be back at the Globe, this time in the wonderful outside space, to direct one of Shakespeare’s best loved plays. And I’m particularly excited to be working with such a bold, talented and dynamic ensemble who I know will revel in its comedy, excavate its darkness and bring audiences along for the ride.”

The rest of the creative team includes Assistant Director Charlotte Vickers, Composer Angus MacRae, Costume Supervisor Jackie Orton, Designer Sami Fendall, Fight Director Kev McCurdy, Fight Director Lucy Fennell, Movement Director Aline David, and Wellbeing Lead Brenda Moore-Whaite.

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Photo credit: Much Ado About Nothing artwork. (Image courtesy of production)