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National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing (2022): Cast

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National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing is a 2022 comedy directed by Simon Godwin, starring Katherine Parkinson as Beatrice, John Heffernan and David Fynn. It runs 3 hours.

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National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Simon Godwin
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing About?

The premise of National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing without spoilers.

Set in a luxurious hotel in 1930s Messina, this production follows the lives of its glamorous guests. When a young soldier arrives and sparks a romance with the owner’s daughter, wedding celebrations seem inevitable. However, the hotel’s other inhabitants, including the stubbornly single Beatrice and Benedick, find themselves entangled in a web of playful deception and romantic intrigue, creating a hilarious and heartwarming story.

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Cast & crew

National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing Cast & Characters

Katherine Parkinson leads the cast as Beatrice, with John Heffernan as Benedick and David Fynn as Dogberry. Directed by Simon Godwin; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Simon Godwin

More films directed by Simon Godwin: Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, RSC Live: Timon of Athens and National Theatre Live: Hansard.

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National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing Trailers & Videos

The teaser of National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing.

Teaser: Much Ado About Nothing (2022) directed by Simon Godwin
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National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing Also Known As

Also known as “無事生非”.

Also known as
  • 無事生非

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National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing?

National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

When was National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing released?

National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing was released on September 8, 2022.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing?

National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Simon Godwin.

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Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing?

National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing stars Katherine Parkinson as Beatrice, John Heffernan as Benedick and David Fynn as Dogberry, among 9 credited actors.

Does National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing have a post-credit scene?

No. National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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