Last night, Lloyd premiered his take on Shakespeare’s sparkiest comedy, with Hayley Atwell and Tom Hiddleston as the warring once and future lovers Beatrice and Benedick. The plaudits for this show will continue to echo long after its too-short run has concluded.

Gone is the war — here the men strut into the arena to the Beastie Boys’ “ (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)”. Gone, too, is the subplot involving the officious officer-of-the-law Dogberry,

Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are a hoot, gamely surrendering to the spirit of Jamie Lloyd’s bonkers production – pink confetti and all

The Jamie Lloyd Company is presenting William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, the production runs until 5 April 2025. See photos here!

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell triumph in Jamie Lloyd's adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado Abut Nothing - complete with chest baring and twerking.

Joining the two film stars on stage is a stellar cast which includes Mason Alexander Park – the highlight of Jamie Lloyd’s last production The Tempest – who adds soul to the entire performance, not only with their deft portrayal of the loyal maid Margaret, but also by singing a number of ballads and party hits throughout.

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are back in the West End, starring as Benedick and Beatrice in William Shakespeare’s comedy 'Much Ado About Nothing'. Watch this report for more details!

British actors Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are back in the West End, starring as Benedick and Beatrice in William Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.”