Two of Shakespeare's greatest characters are Beatrice and Benedick. The "merry war" they wage throughout the play is one of the highlights of Much Ado About Nothing.
Click here to watch two great Shakespearean actors, Zoe Wanamaker and Simon Russell Beale, talking about playing the roles of Beatrice and Benedick.
Then try these theatre reviews to understand the different ways in which the play can be produced: Open Air Theatre, London; the National Theatre; and another review of the National Theatre production.
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