Characters

Benedick- Young Lord from Padua, falls in love with Beatrice
Beatrice- Niece of the governor of Messina, falls in love with Benedick
Leonato- Governor of Messina, father of Hero, uncle of Beatrice
Don Pedro- Prince of Arragon
Don John- Don Pedro's bastard brother
Claudio- Young Lord from Florence, wishes to marry Hero
Hero- Leonato's daughter, falls in love with Claudio
Margaret, Ursula- Hero's attendents
Antonio- Leonato's brother
Balthasar- Don Pedro's attendent
Conrade, Borachio- followers of Don John
Friar Francis- Priest who helps Hero regain her reputation
Dogberry- Constable of Messina
Verges- Headborough
Sexton
Boy
Other minor charcters



This production would be a large cast and would need a large set to accommodate everyone during the many scenes where the entire cast would be on stage. It would require costumes for every character, plus additional costumes for some of the principal characters. There are not many props needed for the show and the set could easily be done with only a few minor changes between scenes. This show clearly is reserved for a large theatre space that could hold a large cast and equally large stage. 

"Much Ado About Nothing." Free Study Guides for Shakespeare and Other Authors. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. <http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/xMuchAdo.html>.