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Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

cutting and notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare

The sparkling wordplay of Beatrice and Benedick are at the centre of this romantic comedy, which also brims with villainy, schemes, and deceit.

Comedy Classical Adaptation Shakespeare Shakespeare in an Hour

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

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About 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
16 Characters
5 M | 4 F | 7 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
Interior and Exterior
26 pages

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