Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell start performances in Much Ado About Nothing in the West End

The production will celebrate its official opening on Wednesday, February 19. It will run until April 5, 2025.

Over the weekend, Hiddleston teased a dance-heavy production on The Graham Norton Show, adding that it may “surprise” audiences.

We discuss the show on our 2025 preview podcast here:

As part of its commitment to accessibility, the Jamie Lloyd Company have offered a total of 25,000 tickets at £25 for under 30s, key workers, and those receiving government benefits for its Shakespeare season. You can find out more information here.

The creative team features set and costume designer Soutra Gilmour, lighting designer Jon Clark, and sound designers and composers Ben and Max Ringham. Movement direction is by Fabian Aloise, with Jonathan Glew serving as associate director and text editor.

Stuart Burt is the casting director, while Carole Hancock is responsible for wigs, hair, and makeup design. The intimacy coordinator is Ingrid Mackinnon, and Fahmida Bakht is the props supervisor. Cory Hippolyte takes on the role of assistant director.