An Opera in two acts by Berlioz; text by the composer, after Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Messina, 1700. While the Hero looks forward to seeing her love Claudio on his return from the wars, his friend Benedict is greeted more sardonically by Beatrice. Gradually the love beneath their banter is disclosed, and they agree to marry, as do Hero and Claudio. Sung in English with surtitles in English. Running time approx. 2hrs including one interval.| 11 Apr 12 | Bristol Hippodrome Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 4 Apr 12 | Theatre Royal Plymouth Plymouth, Devon Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 28 Mar 12 to 29 Mar 12 | Mayflower Theatre Southampton, Hampshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 7 Mar 12 | Birmingham Hippodrome Birmingham, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 17 Feb 12 to 26 Feb 12 | Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff, Glamorgan Performance Details => Venue archive |
