Full Cast Announced for Much Ado About Nothing with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming revival of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The highly anticipated production stars Tom Hiddleston (Loki, Coriolanus) as Benedick and Hayley Atwell (Captain America, The Pride) as Beatrice.
Directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Jamie Lloyd, the play opens on 19 February 2025, with previews starting from 10 February. The limited run will conclude on 5 April 2025.
Photograph by the Jamie Lloyd Company
Full Cast
Joining Hiddleston and Atwell are a talented ensemble of performers, including:
Mara Huf (The Tempest) as Hero
Forbes Masson (Wolf Hall, Mary Stuart) as Leonato
Phillip Olagoke (The Tempest) as Friar Francis
Mason Alexander Park (The Sandman, Cabaret) as Margaret
James Phoon (The Tempest, Red, White & Royal Blue) as Claudio
Tim Steed (Slow Horses, The Tempest) as Don John
Mika Onyx Johnson (The P Word, Sex Education) as Borachio
Gerald Kyd (Quiz, King Lear) as Don Pedro
Notably, several cast members, including Huf, Masson, Olagoke, Park, Phoon, and Steed, are currently performing in The Tempest alongside Sigourney Weaver.
Creative Team
The production boasts an outstanding creative team:
Director: Jamie Lloyd (Cyrano de Bergerac, Betrayal)
Set and Costume Design: Soutra Gilmour (Emilia, The Crucible)
Lighting Design: Jon Clark (The Lehman Trilogy, The Ocean at the End of the Lane)
Sound Design and Composition: Ben and Max Ringham (The Seagull, Cabaret)
Movement Direction: Fabian Aloise (Newsies, Evita)
Associate Director and Text Editor: Jonathan Glew (Cymbeline, Twelfth Night)
Casting Director: Stuart Burt (Cabaret, Spring Awakening)
Wigs, Hair, and Makeup Design: Carole Hancock (Company, Follies)
Intimacy Coordinator: Ingrid Mackinnon (Small Island, Julius Caesar)
Props Supervisor: Fahmida Bakht (Cyrano de Bergerac)
Assistant Director: Cory Hippolyte
About the Production
Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, blending romance, wit, and deception. Set in a vibrant world of love and rivalry, the story centres on the sparring lovers Benedick and Beatrice, who are tricked into admitting their feelings for one another amidst the drama of mistaken identities and a sinister plot.
Accessibility and Ticketing
The Jamie Lloyd Company continues its commitment to accessibility with 25,000 tickets priced at £25, available for:
Under 30s
Key workers
Those receiving government benefits
These tickets will be offered across the first three levels of the theatre. Further details on how to book will be announced soon.
Performance Dates
Previews: From 10 February 2025
Opening Night: 19 February 2025
Final Performance: 5 April 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
