One of William Shakespeare's better known comedies, Much Ado About Nothing is a simple story (well . . . simple by Shakespearean standards!) about two pairs of lovers, Benedick and Beatrice, and Claudio and Hero.

Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a very "merry war"; they are both very glib and proclaim their scorn for love, marriage, and each other. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are sweet young people who are rendered practically speechless by their love for one another. By means of "noting" (which sounds the same as "nothing," and which is gossip, rumour, and overhearing), Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into confessing their love for each other, and Claudio is tricked into rejecting Hero at the altar. However, Dogberry, a Constable who is a master of the mis-spoken word, discovers the evil trickery of the villain, Don John. In the end, Don John runs away and everyone else joins in a dance celebrating the marriages of the two couples.

Oh yes. did I forget to mention the big (BIG!!) sword fight?  You don't want to miss that!

This play is being produced in cooperation with the Winder Culutral Arts Department. For more information, log onto www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.