Poster for the theater play “Much ado about nothing” by Shakespeare, for Compagnie Casalibus. This unique modern adaptation of the play, directed by Vincianne Regattieri, brings a new energy to the text by mixing comedy, mime, dance and a lot of unexpected surprises.

The plot: As the title of this play suggests, there’s a lot of fuss over nothing! Claudio and Hero fall in love and plan to get married, but the villainous Don John slanders Hero with false evidence. The wedding is ruined and Hero faints. Her family soon suspect slander and decide to pretend that Hero died from shock. Don John’s evil plan is soon revealed and Claudio mourns Hero’s death. Eventually, Hero is revealed to be alive and the marriage goes ahead as planned. In the play’s closing moments, it is reported that Don John has been captured for his crime.