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Much Ado About Nothing
William Shakespeare
The play features two pairs of lovers
William Kempe
First Performance: Globe Theatre, London, at A perpetual audience favorite; noted for its high-spirited energy and sophisticated verbal sparring.
the young Hero and Claudio and the bickering Beatrice and Benedick. While a villain plots to ruin Hero’s reputation Beatrice and Benedick are tricked into admitting their love for each other through a series of merry wars of wit. It is a brilliant comedy that examines social etiquette gossip and the vulnerability of the heart. The witty banter between the two leads is considered some of the finest comedic writing in the English language.
Original Actors: 1600 (Published)
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