Shakespeare play "Much Ado About Nothing" coming to McCain Auditorium

Kansas State University’s McCain Performance Series presents William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," performed by the Actors From The London Stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.

Exuberant and delightfully entertaining, "Much Ado About Nothing" is one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, exploring identity, marriage and communication through the witty sparring of characters Benedick and Beatrice. With sharp banter, mistaken identities and romance, it remains a theatrical favorite.

Actors From The London Stage, founded in 1975 at UC Santa Barbara by Homer "Murph" Swander and Sir Patrick Stewart, presents Shakespeare with five actors using minimal props and multiple roles. Administered by the Shakespeare at Notre Dame program, the group tours U.S. colleges twice yearly. They also lead multiple university classes and community workshops on a variety of topics, bringing Shakespeare's text vividly to life.

Tickets are available online at mccain.k-state.edu or at the ticket office in the McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Tickets are also available by phone at 785-532-6428 during the same hours.

Discounts are available for bundling your choice of seven or more events as a package or purchasing as a group of 10 or more. Youth tickets are 50% off general public prices for patrons ages 17 and younger. Discounts of 10% are also available for active military, K-State faculty and staff, and seniors 65 and older. Valid IDs will be required. For more information, email mccain@k-state.edu or call the McCain ticket office.