ONE of Shakespeare’s best-known comedies is to be staged near Warrington – 400 years after the playwright’s death.

World-renowned actors The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will be performing Much Ado About Nothing in the Walled Garden at Arley Hall on August 28.

“We look forward to welcoming the Lord Chamberlain’s Men back every year,” said Arley’s commercial manager Shelagh Bebington. “It is one of the highlights in the calendar and always draws large a crowd.”

Much Ado About Nothing sees Don Pedro and his men return to Messina after being triumphant in battle.

The Governor, Leonato, toasts their success by throwing a masquerade ball where well-intentioned plots and evil schemes abound as enemies deceive lovers and friends trick friends in this lively summer comedy.

Locked together in a ‘merry war’ Benedick, a confirmed bachelor and Beatrice, an avowed maid are resolutely set against marriage. However their friends have a plan.

Their ‘will-they-won’t-they’ relationship is one of Shakespeare’s funniest and most famous love stories.

Guests are asked to bring a rug or low back seating.

Tickets are £14.50 pre-booked and £16.50 on the gate. Child £10.

Tickets can be booked by calling Arley on 01565 777353 or online at arleyhallandgardens.com