Much Ado About Nothing - Shakespeare in the Park 2021

Love, verbal-sparring, villainous schemes and mistaken identity are delightfully interwoven in Much Ado About Nothing, which brings us the unforgettable romance of Beatrice and Benedick, surely Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic duo.

Returning from the wars, Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, and his retinue arrive at the home of Leonato, the governor of Messina. Amongst Don Pedro’s companions are Benedick, a sworn bachelor, and Claudio, a young nobleman smitten with Leonato’s daughter, Hero.

Love and masquerade, wit and warfare, perception and reality – all collide in one of Shakespeare’s cherished comedies.

Presented on alternating evenings alongside Hamlet

Now in our 25th season, Shoreside Theatre’s Auckland Shakespeare in the Park is presented by a company of professional and community actors, production crew, enthusiasts and supporters with the aspiration to stage real Shakespeare. As always, both plays feature fabulous costumes and passionate performances.

Free tickets for children under 15:
To celebrate 25 years of Shakespeare in the Park, Shoreside Theatre are offering free tickets to children under 15 years of age. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult with a maximum of 3 free tickets per booking. For Health and Safety reasons, everyone in the theatre must hold a ticket - so please book your free tickets when you book the rest of your seats.