‘I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me. ’Proud, vivacious Beatrice and high-spirited rake Benedick both claim that they are determined never to marry. But when good-hearted mischief-maker Don Pedro tricks them into believing that each harbours secret feelings for the other, Beatrice and Benedick begin to question whether their witty banter and sharp-tongued repartee conceal something deeper. Schemes abound, misunderstandings proliferate and matches are eventually made in this sparkling and irresistible comedy that showcases Shakespeare’s fondness for wit and wordplay.