“He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man; and he that is more than a youth is not for me, and he that is less than a man, I am not for him.” – Beatrice (Act II, Scene I) Much Ado About Nothing is a delightful celebration of the overwhelming power of love. Hero loves Claudio, and nothing, not even the scheming slander of a resentful Prince will stop them from being together. Beatrice hates Benedick, and Benedick despises Beatrice, but the more they bicker and fight, the deeper they will fall in love. This is a laugh-out-loud comedy for all ages. Iris Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s greatest ever comedy in a promenade production this summer. Director: Amy Draper. Please arrive on time as latecomers may not be admitted Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, with an interval. Box Office will be located at the Covent Garden Entrance, not on Bedford Street.