Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will take the lead roles of Benedick and Beatrice in a new production of Much Ado About Nothing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
The Shakespeare comedy, directed by Jamie Lloyd will also feature Forbes Masson as Leonato, Phillip Olakoge as Friar Frances and James Phoon as Claudio and Mara Huf as Hero. The cast also incudes Mason Alexander Park (Margaret), Tim Steed (Don John), Mika Onyx Johnson (Borachio) and Gerald Kyd (Don Pedro).
Much Ado About Nothing is the second production in The Jamie Lloyd Company’s season of Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane which opened with The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver, currently running until 1 February 2025.
The production opens on Wednesday 19 February, with previews from 10 February, and runs until 5 April 2025.
The Jamie Lloyd Company continues its commitment to accessibility, with 25,000 tickets offered at £25 across the season exclusively for under 30s, key workers and those receiving government benefits. These tickets are available across the first three levels of the theatre. For Much Ado About Nothing tickets will go on sale at a later date with further information to be announced.
