Exuberant, joyful, and above all, ravishingly entertaining, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most celebrated and enduringly popular comedies. This delightful romp deftly explores notions of identity, marriage, and communication through the sparring between Benedick and Beatrice, two of Shakespeare's most gloriously realized characters. With its piquant blend of prickly banter, mistaken identities, and swoon-worthy romance, Much Ado About Nothing is sheer theatrical delight.
Founded in 1975, Actors From the London Stage (AFTLS) tours the United States each spring and fall. The troupe is made up of a rotating cast of five classically-trained British actors who, with minimal props and staging, direct and produce themselves in a full Shakespeare play.
Fall 2026 Tour Schedule:
- September 7, 2026 - September 13, 2026: University of Notre Dame
- September 14, 2026 - September 20, 2026: Wellesley College
- September 21, 2026 - September 27, 2026: Lafayette College/Williams Center for Performing Arts
- September 28, 2026 - October 4, 2026: University of Texas San Antonio
- October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026: Kansas State University
- October 19, 2026 - October 25, 2026: Wake Forest University
- October 26, 2026 - November 1, 2026: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
- November 2, 2026 - November 4, 2026: Pella Opera House
- November 5, 2026 - November 8, 2026: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
- November 16, 2026 - November 20, 2026: University of Texas Austin/Texas Performing Arts
- November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026: University of Notre Dame London