Much Ado About Nothing, written around 1599, intertwines two distinct narrative threads: the lively courtship of Benedick and Beatrice and the more serious, confused love story of Hero and Claudio. Set in Messina, this tale involves the impending marriage of Hero and Claudio, which is threatened by the malicious Don John, who seeks to disrupt their happiness. His schemes, aided by Borachio and Conrade, ultimately lead to a tragic misunderstanding, but the bumbling constables Dogberry and Verges intervene, allowing for a resolution that brings the young couple back together.

This audiobook features performances by Emma Faye as Hero, Kendra Murray as Beatrice, Dara Brown as Claudio, Lillian Rachel as Benedick, Cate Barratt as Dogberry, and Gary Macfadden as Don John. Additionally, the voices of Catherine Bilson, Ron Altman, Alan Weyman, P J Morgan, Claudio Anglade, John Burlinson, and Linda Barrans contribute to the narration. Songs are arranged by Alan Weyman, and the audio is expertly edited by Denis Daly. The text is kindly provided by playshakespeare.com, making this a uniquely engaging version of Shakespeare’s classic play.