The enduring popularity and success of Shakespeare is an international and cross-cultural phenomenon. The aim of the Actors on Shakespeare series is to provide an accessible, contemporary commentary to each of the plays via the top-class actors who have performed them. Saskia Reeves played Beatrice in Cheek by Jowl's production of Much Ado About Nothing, and here she presents an illuminating account of finding her part, playing on stage and a survey of the play itself.