A theatre company which rose from the ashes of a devastating fire is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe after a

World War Two is over, and the soldiers have finally come home. In this colourful, spirited rendition of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, romantic shenanigans provide a welcome relief for the battle-weary characters and delight the audience.

Much Ado About Nothing is one of the most frequently performed and familiar of Shakespeare’s comedies, and this RSC touring production feels safe yet fun.

The RSC begins its ten-day run in Manchester with their highly acclaimed pairing of Love’s Labour’s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing