Exuberant and delightfully entertaining, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s
most beloved comedies, exploring identity, marriage, and communication through the
witty sparring of Benedick and Beatrice. With sharp banter, mistaken identities, and romance, it remains a theatrical favorite.

Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS), founded in 1975 at UC Santa Barbara by Homer “Murph” Swander and Sir Patrick Stewart, presents Shakespeare with five actors using

minimal props and multiple roles. Touring U.S. colleges twice yearly, they also lead classes
and workshops, bringing Shakespeare’s text vividly to life.