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Much Ado About Nothing

Innogen and Ghost Characters
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Innogen and Ghost Characters

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emma poltrack

In a humorous post from 2017, web comic creator Mya Gosling mused about the absence of mothers in Shakespeare’s plays. Employing her signature stick-figure style, she presented a series of single-panel comics that put these absent maternal figures back in…

Four things to look for when you watch Much Ado About Nothing
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Four things to look for when you watch Much Ado About Nothing

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Ben Lauer

If you’re seeing “Much Ado About Nothing” for the first time, or the hundredth time, what should you look for?

ENCORES: 'Much Ado About Nothing' performed by Folger Theatre (2009)
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ENCORES: 'Much Ado About Nothing' performed by Folger Theatre (2009)

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Folger Theatre

Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2009 production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’

Kenny Leon on Much Ado About Nothing
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Kenny Leon on Much Ado About Nothing

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Shakespeare Unlimited: Episode 133 Director Kenny Leon’s production of Much Ado About Nothing mesmerized audiences during the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park last summer. Now, you can watch this exuberant, sassy, and political performance, starring Orange is the New Black’s…

Conquering Hero: What to do about 'Much Ado'?
Much Ado About Nothing
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Conquering Hero: What to do about 'Much Ado'?

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Austin Tichenor

Austin Tichenor explores the character complexities of Hero in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and how to address her reconciliation with Claudio.

Much A-Don't About Dating
Hero's wedding in Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare and Beyond

Much A-Don't About Dating

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emma poltrack

What does Shakespeare tell us of love? The plays provide us with a wealth of wooing and wedding, and many examples of what not to do.

Reading ahead for "Will & Jane"
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Reading ahead for "Will & Jane"

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Shakespeare & Beyond

As you’ve seen on this blog already, the next Folger exhibition, Will & Jane: Shakespeare, Austen, and the Cult of Celebrity (August 6 to November 6), will be a fascinating look at the posthumous celebrities of William Shakespeare and Jane…

From Hero to Lady Susan: Kate Beckinsale in 'Love & Friendship'
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From Hero to Lady Susan: Kate Beckinsale in 'Love & Friendship'

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Janine Barchas Kristina Straub

As curators of the upcoming exhibition Will & Jane: Shakespeare, Austen, and the Cult of Celebrity opening at the Folger on August 6, we could not help viewing the new Austen film Love & Friendship through a Shakespearean lens—and with…