Much Ado About Nothing: Island Shakespeare Festival

Island Shakespeare Festival Presents Much Ado About Nothing: July 18- August 31, 2025
Written by William Shakespeare, directed by Chad Dexter Kinsman.

In a world where words are weapons and wit is a shield, Beatrice refuses to be anything but fiercely independent—until she finds herself caught in a battle of the heart with the equally sharp-tongued Benedick. Meanwhile, her gentle cousin Hero faces a trial of public shame and betrayal, testing the strength of her quiet resolve. Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a sparkling comedy of deception, honor, and unexpected love, where women must carve their own paths amid a society eager to define them.

This season, fearless women defy the status quo, rewrite the rules, and prove that love and selfhood are not a choice—they’re a revolution.

This performance will take place at the outdoor Island Shakespeare Festival Stage. 5476 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA 98260

Reservation price: 
$18.00 – $60.00* (*booking fee applies)

Purchase Tickets HERE

Friday July 18 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Opening Night
Saturday July 19 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday July 20 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday July 25 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday July 27 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday July 30 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday August 1 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday August 3 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Thursday August 7 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Saturday August 9 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday August 10 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday August 13 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday August 15 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday August 17 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Thursday August 21 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Saturday August 23 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday August 24 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday August 27 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday August 29 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday August 31 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm