Ado Collection

Henry Irving - Richelieu
Henry Irving in the role of Cardinal Richelieu in Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Date: 1873

Shakespeare / Much Ado
Antonio, Hero and Beatrice

Charles Glenney, Actor
CHARLES GLENNEY actor who is reported as playing many roles about this time : here he is as Don John in Shakespeares Much ado about nothing 1883

William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598
532716 William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598.; (add.info.: William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c.1598)

The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer
532659 The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer. Early 17th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Men Were Deceivers Ever
A painting of a woman in a bright red dress, performing a curtsy to a baby, who is sat on the grass, in the centre of four tall trees

BEATRICE & BENEDICT
Act V, Scene II Benedict & Beatrice: "I will live in thy heart, die in thy lap, & be buried in thy eyes." Date: 1911

Shakespearean Characters
Beatrice and Benedict in a scene from Much Ado About Nothing, a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. Artist: Henry Marriot Paget. Date: 1901

Honeysuckles (Much Ado About Nothing). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London, 1845

William Kempe (engraving)
3649948 William Kempe (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Kempe. The original performer of Dogberry in Much ado about Nothing)

Under the Red Robe, by Stanley J Weyman (engraving)
1604458 Under the Red Robe, by Stanley J Weyman (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Red Robe, by Stanley J Weyman)

Beatrice by Frank Dicksee
Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare painted by Frank Dicksee (1853-1928), part of a series of Shakespearean heroines by well-known Victorian painters

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Act IV, Scene I Hero faints at the altar after being accused by Claudio of infidelity. Date: 19th century

MUCH ADO: BENEDICK / C19TH
Act II, Scene III Mr. E. L. Davenport in the role of Benedick, soliloquizing. Date: Nineteenth century

Balthazar Sings In Much Ado About Nothing, Act Ii, Scene Iii, By William Shakespeare. Sigh No More, Ladies, Sigh No More. Drawn By Sir John Gilbert

Dogberry Speaks In Much Ado About Nothing, Act Iv, Scene Ii, By William Shakespeare. Write Down That They Hope They Serve God; And Write God First

A Christian Family Reading Bible

Colonialism - Annexation of Ado by the British
The Annexation of the territory of the King of Ado by the British in 1891 - a real pictorial example of the extension of the British Empire

Beatrice, by Frank Dicksee (from Much Ado About Nothing). 1888

William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598. Dogberry, Constable of the watch, instructing his clerk to write down replies given by Conrade and Borachio: Act 4 Sc 2

Much Ado About Nothing - title page - the wedding between Hero and Claudio is interrupted. 1862

Much Ado about Nothing
Scene from the play

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Much Ado About Nothing
Members of a Girls Friendly Society (GFS) drama club rehearse a scene from Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing. Date: circa 1920s

Drawings Prints, Print, Hero, Ursula Beatrice, Shakespeare, Much, Ado, About, Nothing
Drawings and Prints, Print, Hero, Ursula and Beatrice (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 3, Scene 1), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Publisher, Engraver, Artist, Subject, After

Drawings Prints, Print, Hero Fainting Church, Shakespeare, Much, Ado, About, Nothing
Drawings and Prints, Print, Hero Fainting in Church (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, Scene 1), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Engraver, Artist, Publisher, Subject, After, Peter Simon

Drawings Prints, Print, Beatrice Benedick, Shakespeare, Much, Ado, About, Nothing
Drawings and Prints, Print, Beatrice and Benedick (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, Scene 1), Publisher, Artist, Subject, Engraver, After, Robert Cribb, Samuel Shelley

2654824; out of copyright

The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer. Early 17th century illustration

Modjeska assisted by Mr. John E. Kellerd and company of players presenting artistic scenic production of Mary Stuart, MacBeth, Much ado about nothing, Marie Antoinette. Date c1899

Terry. Beatrices / Speare
English actress in the roll of Beatrice in Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing

Ellen Terry / P&p Beatrice
Dame ALICE ELLEN TERRY English actress in the role of Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing

Mlle. Mastico / Actress
Mlle. Mastico as Hero in the Paris production of Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing

Frances Abington - 5
FRANCES ABINGTON as Beatrice in Shakespeares Much ado about nothing

Scene from Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, depicting Beatrice and Benedick in the garden

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"Ado: A Tapestry of Shakespearean Intrigue, Colonial Annexation, and Timeless Characters" Step into the world of "ado, " where history intertwines with literature and captivating characters come to life. From Henry Irving's mesmerizing portrayal of Richelieu to Charles Glenney's spellbinding performance in Much Ado about Nothing, this word holds a wealth of theatrical wonders. Shakespeare himself weaves his magic through the enchanting tale of Beatrice and Benedict in Much Ado about Nothing. Their witty banter and undeniable chemistry captivate audiences even today, reminding us that love can be found amidst all the ado. Beyond the realm of theater lies a darker chapter - colonialism. The annexation by the British serves as a stark reminder of historical power struggles and their consequences. Yet even within this tumultuous period, artists like Frank Dicksee immortalize Beatrice's beauty in stunning paintings that transcend time. The allure doesn't end there; Shakespearean characters continue to inspire generations with their complexity and depth. Whether it's Hamlet contemplating existence or Lady Macbeth consumed by ambition, these figures leave an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. As we delve deeper into this tapestry, we encounter honeysuckles from Much Ado About Nothing symbolizing sweetness amid deception. They remind us that appearances can be deceiving but also hold moments of pure joy if one looks closely enough. Even beyond stage performances or literary works, "ado" finds its way into visual artistry too. William Kempe's engraving captures the essence of mirthful entertainment while Stanley J Weyman's depiction from Under the Red Robe transports us to another era filled with intrigue and mystery. In just three letters, "ado" encompasses centuries worth of stories waiting to be discovered anew. So let us embrace this word as an invitation to explore worlds both real and imagined – where passion meets politics, love conquers all, and the human spirit perseveres through every ado.