Shakespeare on the Beach 2026
Margate Main Sands, Kent, CT9 1XJ
Saturday 25th July 2026 6:00PM
Changeling theatre and Phoenix Community Events return to Margate main sands with "Much Ado about Nothing" by William Shakespeare
“Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” (Hero, Act 3, Scene 1)
Shakespeare’s famous romcom gets a gothic makeover.
Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling’s revival of Much Ado About Nothing. Think decadent costume balls and devious misdemeanours, in a play where love’s a battlefield and the gossip never stops.
Beatrice and Benedick swear they can’t stand each other. Hero and Claudio seem picture-perfect until a little drama crashes their party. Lurking behind the cocktails and confetti is one deliciously devious Don John stirring up trouble.
It’s sharp, it’s funny, it’s Shakespeare’s ultimate romcom with more twists, tunes and turns than you can shake a stick at.
Join Changeling in Summer 2026 as they celebrate 25 years of outdoor touring. Bold, sexy, and unapologetically fun, Much Ado About Nothing is the perfect summer play. There ain’t no party like a Shakespeare party…
“O, what men dare do! What men may do! What men daily do, not knowing what they do!” (Claudio, Act 4, Scene 1)
About Changeling
Changeling Theatre produces high quality, entertaining theatre in non-traditional locations for community audiences across the southeast and beyond. Productions range from re-interpretations of Shakespeare and modern classics to working with new writers and composers to create innovative new theatre.
Ticket prices:
Adults: £22.00
Under 16s: £13.50
plus booking fees
siutable for ages 8+
running time - approximately 2 hours 30 mins
“Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” (Hero, Act 3, Scene 1)
Shakespeare’s famous romcom gets a gothic makeover.
Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling’s revival of Much Ado About Nothing. Think decadent costume balls and devious misdemeanours, in a play where love’s a battlefield and the gossip never stops.
Beatrice and Benedick swear they can’t stand each other. Hero and Claudio seem picture-perfect until a little drama crashes their party. Lurking behind the cocktails and confetti is one deliciously devious Don John stirring up trouble.
It’s sharp, it’s funny, it’s Shakespeare’s ultimate romcom with more twists, tunes and turns than you can shake a stick at.
Join Changeling in Summer 2026 as they celebrate 25 years of outdoor touring. Bold, sexy, and unapologetically fun, Much Ado About Nothing is the perfect summer play. There ain’t no party like a Shakespeare party…
“O, what men dare do! What men may do! What men daily do, not knowing what they do!” (Claudio, Act 4, Scene 1)
About Changeling
Changeling Theatre produces high quality, entertaining theatre in non-traditional locations for community audiences across the southeast and beyond. Productions range from re-interpretations of Shakespeare and modern classics to working with new writers and composers to create innovative new theatre.
Ticket prices:
Adults: £22.00
Under 16s: £13.50
plus booking fees
siutable for ages 8+
running time - approximately 2 hours 30 mins
Event Details
Admission Time at 5:30PM
From 6:00PM to 8:35PM
Location
Margate Main Sands, Kent, CT9 1XJPrice
Ticket price incl. booking fee
£14.63 - £23.85
