RSC announces full casting for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Roy Alexander Weise

The Royal Shakespeare Company have announced full casting for their new production of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Roy Alexander Weise, which will play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 4 February-12 March 2022.

Joining Michael Balogun and Akiya Henry, who will play Benedick and Beatrice, are Toyin Ayedun-Alase (Verges), Micah Balfour (Don John), Rebecca Banatvala (Seacole), Michael Bartelle (Sexton), Mensah Bediako (Antonio), Christelle Elwin (Messenger), DK Fashola (Friar), Kevin N Golding (Leonato), Karen Henthorn (Dogberry), Aruna Jalloh (Oatcake), Sapphire Joy (Margaret), Curtis Kemlo (Borachio), Denver-Isaac Kwashe (Conrade), Mohammed Mansaray (Claudio), Taya Ming (Hero), Ann Ogbomo (Don Pedra), Luke Wilson (Balthasar) and Adeola Yemitan (Ursula).

“We are the only love gods” 

In an imagined futuristic world, two very different couples fall in love – but who is really pulling the strings?

The production will feature set design by Jemima Robinson, lighting by Azusa Ono, sound by Claire Windsor, movement direction by DK Fashola, costumes by Melissa Simon-Hartman, and composition by Nigerian-born British guitarist and MOBO award-nominated musician Femi Temowo.

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