Play · Off-West End
Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare's comedy of love and reputation is set as a war ends, and sees romantic tensions rise between the sharp-tongued Beatrice and Benedick, before a merry war of words gives way to romantic harmony.
Chelsea Walker directs, with Pippa Nixon as Beatrice and Ken Nwosu as Benedick. The company also includes Joshua John as Claudio, Assa Kanouté as Hero, Adam Long as Don Pedro, Jonathan McGuinness as Leonato and Richard Katz as Dogberry. The staging has a sun-soaked, contemporary look, designed by Sami Fendall with musical direction by Zands Duggan. Running time is 2 hours 30 minutes including a 20-minute interval. All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult, and the production contains mild references to illegal substances.
Buying advice
How to book
Much Ado About Nothing closes on 24 October 2026, so book the date you can make now. Peak and off-peak prices are close.
Ways to pay less
Book now for the date you can make, as the cheapest seats for the final weeks go first. Peak and off-peak prices are close, so choose the date that suits you rather than the one that saves a few pounds. The best value is to save up to 43% on tickets from TodayTix, or up to 33% on £75 seats through SeatPlan, making them £50. If you don't mind standing, hundreds of £5 standing tickets are available for every performance, with more at £10; book early for the best price.
Deals6
Best deals across LondonEvery current deal we track for Much Ado About Nothing, checked daily. Last checked 23 October.
£5 Yard standing tickets for next week’s performances, released online every Friday at 11am. Join the queue on the £5 Rush page before 11am; you get a random place, then choose a performance and pick the Yard on the seating map. Limited, first come, first served, and not guaranteed.
School groups pay £5 for yard standing tickets, or from £15 for discounted seated tickets (restricted view), with one free ticket for every 10 tickets booked. Maximum group size 90 per performance, limited school tickets on each date. Rates subject to change and availability.
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Hundreds of £5 standing tickets for every performance, and hundreds more at £10. All standing is general admission, so a £5 ticket gets you the same Yard as a £10 one. Book early for the best price. No transaction fee applies to standing tickets.
Pricing
+0% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £85 | £75 |
| Mid-range | £65 | £45 |
| Budget | £28 | £28 |
| Standing | £10 | £5 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £85 | £75 |
| Mid-range | £65 | £45 |
| Budget | £28 | £28 |
| Standing | £10 | £5 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Where to sit
If you'd rather sit, the Lower Gallery is closest to the action, but watch the side views and the limited legroom on the benches. The Middle Gallery gives a balanced view of the stage and the yard, and the Upper Gallery has the cheapest seats, from £28, with a broad view but less detail.
The Shakespeare's Globe's own seating guide, level by level, is below.
Critics
What the critics said
Reviews of this production at Shakespeare's Globe · Opened 11 June 2026
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Staying nearby
The nearest hotels to the Shakespeare's Globe, for anyone travelling in for a show rather than heading home after it.
- Native Banksideabout 5 min walk
- Locke at Broken Wharfabout 5 min walk
- citizenM London Banksideabout 5 min walk
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