Much Ado About Something? is an experimental theatrical exhibition. Akin to a readings night or a mini festival, this is a showcase of new Shakespeare-adjacent work. We at the Melbourne University Shakespeare Company have taken it upon ourselves to "reframe" Shakespeare from the words and eyes of emerging Australian talent.

Works on offer for you:

RIVALS written and directed by Jessica Tran (she/her)

The King's Men written by Gabriel Donaldson, directed by Joshua Drake (he/him)

These Good Fellows written and directed by Belle White (she/her)

A Ghostly Experiment written and directed by Sana Singh (she/her)

I am your Spaniel written and directed by Elizabeth Browne (she/her)

More information to come!

CONTENT WARNINGS:

General warnings include references to violence, sexual innuendo, and coarse language.

-References to death
-Coarse language
-Mentions of violence
-Moments of low lighting
-Sudden lighting changes
-Loud and sudden noises
-Simulated use of a ouija board

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:

All shows are wheelchair accessible.

We accept Companion Cards.

The Guild Theatre is equipped with a hearing loop system available at the box office.

A content pack will be available online and at the venue prior to the commencement of the performance.

HOW TO GET HERE:

Catch the Swanston St tram to Tram Stop Melbourne University/Swanston St #1

The Arts and Cultural Building can be accessed via Monash Rd. There will be signage directing you to the entrance.

Melbourne University Shakespeare Company respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung People of the Kulin Nations, who have created and lived their culture on this land for tens of thousands of years. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and always will be Aboriginal Land. We encourage our audience to look up the work of First Nations theatre companies, such as ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, based in Collingwood on Wurundjeri Country, and Moogahlin Performing Arts, based in Redfern on Gadigal Land.

MUSC maintains solidarity with the people of Palestine and and condemns this university’s complicity in the ongoing genocide. We encourage the community to check out the work of Unimelb for Palestine, Free Palestine Melbourne/Naarm, and the Australian Palestine Action Network (APAN).