The Jamie Lloyd Company has revealed that an allocation of tickets priced at just £25 will be available for the much-anticipated new revival of Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing which will open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on February 10th and play for a limited season at the venue.
The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd will star Tom Hiddleston as Benedick and Hayley Atwell in the role of Beatrice. The duo are joined by Forbes Masson (Leonato), Mara Huf (Hero), Phillip Olagoke (Friar Francis), James Phoon (Claudio), Mason Alexander Park (Margaret), and Tim Steed (Don John), all of whom are currently appearing in the current production at the venue, The Tempest which stars Sigourney Weaver, along with Mika Onyx Johnson and Gerald Kyd.
Much Ado About Nothing will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, with previews from February 10th, and will showcase until April 5th.
As part of its Shakespeare season, the Jamie Lloyd Company has offered 25,000 Much Ado About Nothing tickets at £25 for key workers, under 30s, and those receiving government benefits as part of its commitment to accessibility. The £25 tickets for Much Ado About Nothing will be available for a limited time only via thejamielloydcompany.com for seats situated across the first three levels of the theatre.
The creative team behind the production will feature lighting designer Jon Clark, set and costume designer Soutra Gilmour, sound designers and composers Max and Ben Ringham, Stuart Burt casting director, Carole Hancock wigs, hair, and makeup design, intimacy coordinator Ingrid Mackinnon, Fahmida Bakht props supervisor, Jonathan Glew associate director and text editor, movement direction Fabian Aloise, and Cory Hippolyte will take on the role of assistant director.
The play will follow the company’s current production of The Tempest, starring Sigourney Weaver.
Address
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
Venue Facilities
Air conditioned
Nearest Tube
Covent Garden
Tube Lines
Piccadilly
Directions from nearest tube
(5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn right into Bow Street and after 100 metres it will be on your left in Russell Street/Catherine Street.
Railway Station
Charing Cross
Bus Numbers
(Aldwych) 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, RV1, X68
Night Bus Numbers
(Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car Park
Drury Lane, Parker Street (5mins)
Within Congestion Zone
Yes
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is a large West End theatre that has a capacity of 1993 seats. Several different price bands are available throughout the theatre with a wide range of excellent and unobstructed views while also allowing patrons to exploit the cut-off points of the price bands to secure maximum value for money.
Due to the vast size of the venue, some sections can feel a little distant from the stage, however, the stage itself is 22 metres deep, and the seats further back in the Stalls section let you take everything in. The centre seats in the Stalls offer a hugely immersive experience without any restrictions and are considered Premium seats which are reflected in the price. Sitting in the front of the Royal Circle gives the best overall view of the stage from an elevated position and seats 12-24 are dead-centre and avoid any restrictions that sometimes feature in seats towards the ends of rows.
The seats in the Balcony section at this theatre are always the cheapest and offer good value for money although due to the size of the venue, they are very high up and possibly not suitable for those suffering from vertigo. Sitting near the front centre does provide an excellent and unobstructed view of the stage allowing you to absorb the atmosphere of this amazing and iconic theatre. These seats can also often have an equally good view and be better priced than those in the Grand Circle for patrons on a budget looking to secure cheap tickets to Much Ado About Nothing or looking for lastminute shows in London.