NEWS: Full Casting Confirmed For Jamie Lloyd’s Production of Much Ado ABOUT Nothing

Full casting has now been confirmed for Jamie Lloyd’s next Shakespearian production of Much Ado About Nothing, which will officially open in the West End on the 19th February.

Joining the previously announced Tom Hiddleston (Benedick) and Hayley Atwell (Beatrice) will be: Mara Huf (Hero), Forbes Masson (Leonato), Phillip Olagoke (Friar Francis), Mason Alexander Park (Margaret), James Phoon (Claudio) and Tim Steed (Don John), Mika Onyx Johnson (Borachio) and Gerald Kyd (Don Pedro).

In addition, The Jamie Lloyd Company have confirmed that it will be continuing its commitment to accessibility, with 25,000 tickets offered at £25 across the season exclusively for under 30s, key workers and those receiving government benefits. These tickets are available across the first three levels of the theatre.

As well as being directed by Jamie Lloyd, the creative team behind the production also includes: set and costume designer Soutra Gilmour, lighting designer Jon Clark, and sound designers and composers Ben and Max Ringham. Movement direction is by Fabian Aloise, with Jonathan Glew as associate director and text editor.

Stuart Burt is the casting director, while Carole Hancock is responsible for wigs, hair, and makeup design. The intimacy coordinator is Ingrid Mackinnon, and Fahmida Bakht is the props supervisor with Cory Hippolyte in the role of assistant director.