Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday 24th July – Saturday 27th July 2024
Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon
Mayhem are delighted to return to the beautiful Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park this July, with Shakespeare's timeless comedy,
Much Ado About Nothing.
Much Ado About Nothing deals with love, deception, and the wit of verbal sparring. Set in the Sicilian town of Messina, the play follows the romantic entanglements of two couples: the sharp-witted Beatrice and the witty Benedick, and the more naively romantic Hero and Claudio. The plot is set in motion by the villainous Don John, who seeks to disrupt the marriages through deceit and false accusations.
The play is celebrated for its clever dialogue, humorous characters, and the interplay of romantic and comedic elements. It is also much closer to modern English than some of Shakespeare’s other works, making it a great jumping-off point for those new to Shakespeare as well as being well-loved by existing Shakespeare fans.
For the first time in our summer Shakespeare, we are featuring a dance ensemble! They will take centre stage for 7 major dance numbers and feature heavily in all ensemble scenes. There will be plenty to do, and we want to make sure this is a dance show as much as a Shakespearean play.
Audition Dates!
Pre-audition dance workshop: 8th April
First Rounds: 14th, 15th April
Recalls: 22nd April
Member audition slots are now available to book - check your email for the booking code to waive the audition fee!
Non-member audition slots are now available to book - these cost £5 and if you are cast in the show, this will be reimbursed from the show fee.
Please note: Whilst availability is taken into account in both cases due to some overlap during the rehearsal process, it is possible to audition and be considered for casting in both the Mayhem Summer Cabaret - Songs Under the Summer Sun: Let's go to the movies and Much Ado About Nothing.
Much Ado About Nothing.
Much Ado About Nothing deals with love, deception, and the wit of verbal sparring. Set in the Sicilian town of Messina, the play follows the romantic entanglements of two couples: the sharp-witted Beatrice and the witty Benedick, and the more naively romantic Hero and Claudio. The plot is set in motion by the villainous Don John, who seeks to disrupt the marriages through deceit and false accusations.
The play is celebrated for its clever dialogue, humorous characters, and the interplay of romantic and comedic elements. It is also much closer to modern English than some of Shakespeare’s other works, making it a great jumping-off point for those new to Shakespeare as well as being well-loved by existing Shakespeare fans.
For the first time in our summer Shakespeare, we are featuring a dance ensemble! They will take centre stage for 7 major dance numbers and feature heavily in all ensemble scenes. There will be plenty to do, and we want to make sure this is a dance show as much as a Shakespearean play.
Audition Dates!
Pre-audition dance workshop: 8th April
First Rounds: 14th, 15th April
Recalls: 22nd April
Member audition slots are now available to book - check your email for the booking code to waive the audition fee!
Non-member audition slots are now available to book - these cost £5 and if you are cast in the show, this will be reimbursed from the show fee.
Please note: Whilst availability is taken into account in both cases due to some overlap during the rehearsal process, it is possible to audition and be considered for casting in both the Mayhem Summer Cabaret - Songs Under the Summer Sun: Let's go to the movies and Much Ado About Nothing.
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VENUE DETAILS
The beautiful setting of Cannizaro Park will once again provide us with a stunning backdrop for this year’s open-air performances. Much Ado About Nothing will mark the 13th year of Mayhem’s popular summer tradition of bringing the Bard to South London.
The park is located near to Wimbledon Village and Common, in the grounds of Cannizaro House. Seating will be separated into blankets or chair areas, and picnics are welcome! The show will feature full stage lighting and amplified sound so that the audience can still see and hear everything as the sun sets.
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VENUE DETAILS
The beautiful setting of Cannizaro Park will once again provide us with a stunning backdrop for this year’s open-air performances. Much Ado About Nothing will mark the 13th year of Mayhem’s popular summer tradition of bringing the Bard to South London.
The park is located near to Wimbledon Village and Common, in the grounds of Cannizaro House. Seating will be separated into blankets or chair areas, and picnics are welcome! The show will feature full stage lighting and amplified sound so that the audience can still see and hear everything as the sun sets.