William Shakespeare : Much Ado About Nothing, The Globe Theatre, Directed by Jeremy Herrin

One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Much Ado About Nothing contrasts the happiness of lovers Claudio and Hero, and the cynicism of sparring partners Beatrice and Benedick, who are united in their scorn for love. Trickery plays a large part in the story, as Beatrice and Benedick are duped into declaring their love for one another, and the dastardly Don John deceives Claudio into believing that Hero has been unfaithful. Marking the debut of director Jeremy Herrin at the Globe Theatre, this production features Eve Best as the feisty and high-spirited Beatrice and Charles Edwards as her cynical counterpart, Benedick.

Recorded at the Globe Theatre in 2011, this stage performance of Shakespeare's romantic comedy follows the troubles of two couples. While Claudio (Philip Cumbus) and Hero (Ony Uhiara) prepare for their wedding, vengeful prince Don John (Matthew Pidgeon) plots a scheme to slander Hero's name, leaving her to take drastic measures to prove her innocence. Meanwhile, Claudio's friend, Benedick (Charles Edwards), and Hero's cousin, Beatrice (Eve Best), struggle to admit their true feelings for each other.