Burnt Out Theatre returns to Russell Square with an open-air production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ as part of the RADA Festival 2014.

This 1920’s adaptation will invite audiences to picnic with the ‘bright young things’ of Duke Leonato’s Court and flappers, accompanied by a live swing band performing music by upcoming composer James Reynolds.

Burnt Out Theatre is a young Surrey-based company specialising in creating vibrant open-air Shakespeare productions whilst raising money for charities. In 2014, the company will be fundraising for Disability Challengers and the MS Society.

Having performed at the RADA Festival in 2013, the prestigious drama school described the event as “A magical journey through Russell Square”, and Brigid Panet, an acting teacher at RADA, said “The show has energy, pace, warmth…audiences will love every minute”.

The show was also reviewed by the BBC’s Radio Times, describing it as “Truly magical”. Roger Pringle, former Director of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, described the production as “Enchanting”.

The company’s 2013 production was awarded a 4 star review from Everything Theatre.com, commenting that it was “Easily the most age-accessible Shakespeare I’ve watched with adults and children alike in hoots of laughter…”

Tickets: £5.
Book online at www.rada.ac.uk/whats-on/rada-festival