Much Ado About Nothing

THE DUBUQUE SHAKESPEARE PROJECT
at the Carnegie Stout Library, Dubuque, IA
Fall 2025
REINVENTING COMEDY

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing centers on two interconnected plots: the near-instant love of Claudio and Hero, and the witty antagonism between Beatrice and Benedick. Don John, the villain, attempts to disgrace Hero by fabricating evidence of her unfaithfulness, which leads to her public shaming. The other main plot involves friends tricking Beatrice and Benedick into falling in love by making them believe the other reciprocates their affections.

Folger Text link:
https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/much-ado-about-nothing/

Kanopy Film link: https://www.kanopy.com/en/dubuque/video/850147

Nov 9th, 2025 2 PM

Carnegie-Stout Public Library 360 W 11th Street, Dubuque IA