📖✨ Join Vancouver’s Classical Plays & Novels Book Club for Much Ado About Nothing! đźŽ
đź“… Date: 6th april
đź•• Time: 4:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: Lovelarte Cafe
Love, wit, and deception take center stage in Shakespeare’s sharpest comedy, Much Ado About Nothing! This play brings us the ultimate battle of words and wits between Beatrice and Benedick, alongside a tangled web of mistaken identities, eavesdropping, and a love plot that nearly falls apart. With romance, humor, and a touch of drama, this play has everything that makes Shakespeare so much fun to read and discuss.
### Discussion Topics
- Beatrice & Benedick’s War of Words – Why do they resist love so much, and why do we love watching them fight?
- Deception & Eavesdropping – Almost every major plot twist happens because someone is spying or being tricked. What does this say about relationships and trust?
- Claudio & Hero vs. Beatrice & Benedick – Two very different love stories—one serious, one full of banter. Which one works better?
- Shakespeare’s Humor – What makes this play still funny today? Does it work better on the page or in performance?
- Villainy in Comedy – How does Don John compare to Shakespeare’s other villains, and does his plot belong in a comedy?
This is one of Shakespeare’s most lively and accessible plays, so whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his work, come join the discussion! We’ll also do a few short dramatic readings of some of the best scenes—so bring your best Shakespearean delivery (or just come to listen)!
If you can’t find us on the day of the event, text 604-615-5275.
See you there! đźŽđź“š
