Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare

Director: Sylvia Cagle
Dramaturg: Jim Bulman

Goodell Gardens & Homestead
221 Waterford Street (Route 6N), just east of downtown Edinboro

August 8-10, 2025
Friday and Saturday: 6:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm

Tickets here through Goodell Gardens & Homestead
General Admission: $30.00
Goodell Gardens or MCT Members: $20.00
Become a member of MCT here

The battle of the sexes at the heart of Much Ado set the standard for romantic comedies right up to the present. The sparkling duel of wits between Benedick and Beatrice, who both profess to hate each other, is set off by the more conventional wooing of their young friends Hero and Claudio, whose love at first sight is undermined by the dark machinations of a jealous brother. Tragedy is averted, however, by the amusing incompetence of a constable and his crew, whose antics have ensured Much Ado its place as one of Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies.

The play goes on rain or shine. We will perform in the big tent in case of inclement weather.

Want to discover the story before seeing the show? The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has a good synopsis.