William Shakespere's "Much Ado About Nothing"

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of wit, love, and deception rounds out Burbage’s 14th season. Beatrice and Benedick wage a battle of words, young love is tested by lies, and truth must win out before it’s too late. For Burbage Theatre Co, Shakespeare is a cornerstone — our name, our mission, and our ensemble-driven approach are all rooted in his work. Much Ado continues that tradition, staged with irreverence and vitality.

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“There’s a right way and a wrong way to do Shakespeare — and certainly a right and a wrong way to introduce modern touches without ruining the beauty of the language and action — and then there is the Burbage way, which could actually ruin audiences for any other company… such reverent irreverence. ”

 —Providence Journal

 

“This is what we go to the theatre for… Burbage Theatre Co is making Shakespeare come alive.”

—East Bay RI

 

“Theater at its finest can either enlighten or entertain us, but in some rare cases [a company] can do both….”

—Motif Magazine

 

“Burbage [Theatre Co]... has pinned down the perfect balance, thematically and emotionally… Go for the immersive experience and to hear Shakespeare’s words delivered with passion, clarity, and well-though-out phrasing… If you’ve seen other productions of [Shakespeare] you won’t be disappointed seeing it again at Burbage. And if you haven’t seen the story told live, this is a great place to start.”

—The Pawtucket Times