This brutally funny battle of the sexes is brought ferociously to life by Helpmann Award-winner Alison Bell (The Letdown) and AACTA Award-winner Fayssal Bazzi (Stateless) in his Melbourne Theatre Company debut.
Beatrice and Benedick will fight for their lives against their happily ever after in a play packed full of drama, intrigue and romance. Brimming with wild reversals and hilarious collisions, this outrageously popular romantic comedy has captivated audiences for centuries.
Now, for the first time in 30 years, the Company presents a brand new production of Shakespeare’s joyous war of words and razor-sharp banter, under the direction of Mark Wilson (Jacky).
14th November, 2025
19th December, 2025
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: For routes travelling up and down St Kilda Road (1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) you can alight at the Arts Centre stop and walk to Southbank Theatre. Route 1 goes down Southbank Boulevard, and stops on Sturt Street just outside Melbourne Recital Centre (located next to the Southbank Theatres).
BY TRAIN: Southbank Theatre is within easy distance of Flinders Street Station. After exiting the station, walked south down St Kilda Road.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking has multiple paid options available: Roverside Quay, Southgate, Eureka or Flingers Gate car parks. Please note, these are paid carparks.
Writer: William Shakespeare
Director: Mark Wilson
Cast: Alison Bell, Fayssal Bazzi and Mark Wilson
Audio Described Performance: Saturday 6 December 2pm, Tuesday 9 December 6.30pm | Tactile Tour Performance: Saturday 6 December 2pm (Tactile tour 1pm) | Open Captioning & Closed Captioning Performance: Saturday 13 December 2pm
Much Ado About Nothing is at Melbourne's The Sumner | Southbank Theatre, which is located at 140 Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, 3006.
Much Ado About Nothing tickets start at $80.
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