Much Ado About Nothing

Written by William Shakespeare, directed by Chad Dexter Kinsman.

In a world where words are weapons and wit is a shield, Beatrice refuses to be anything but fiercely independent—until she finds herself caught in a battle of the heart with the equally sharp-tongued Benedick. Meanwhile, her gentle cousin Hero faces a trial of public shame and betrayal, testing the strength of her quiet resolve. Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a sparkling comedy of deception, honor, and unexpected love, where women must carve their own paths amid a society eager to define them.

This season, fearless women defy the status quo, rewrite the rules, and prove that love and selfhood are not a choice—they’re a revolution.

This performance will take place at the outdoor Island Shakespeare Festival Stage. 5476 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA 98260

Run time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission.

Content Notes
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Themes: gender-based oppression, purity culture, dishonesty, thwarted love, consent, marriage, objectification.
Imagery: depiction of wedding, depiction of romantic intimacy, depictions of heteronormative relationships, sexual innuendo, alcohol use, herbal or e-cigarette use, depiction of public shaming, depiction of a memorial service, flashing lights.