The Shows
Rob Eastaway presents Much Ado About Numbers shows and talks to adults, teenagers and children that range from small interactive workshops to keynote lectures in front of several hundred.
Much Ado About Numbers:
For Schools
(Years 9s, 10s & 11s: Age 13-18)
‘A fantastic, captivating journey which connects history, maths and Shakespeare’
Kennet School, Thatcham
The next show is in Kingston upon Thames this autumn.
10 November 2026
(10:15am to Noon)
at Kingston Rose Theatre
Tickets £12 + VAT – Teachers FREE
What do astronomy, arithmetic, games, music and Elizabethan history have in common?
It turns out to be…Shakespeare!
Step into Shakespeare’s world like never before. In this engaging and interactive show, award-winning author Rob Eastaway reveals the surprising connections between Shakespeare and the fascinating world of numbers. Using the Bard’s finest works, discover how Tudors multiplied, why dice games were a risky business, and why Shakespeare really did make much ado about ‘nothing’.
With captivating glimpses into history, education, magic, and the science of the Renaissance, this show celebrates a time when every subject was connected, and learning was full of wonder.
Perfect for Year 9/10/11 students, this experience brings together English, Maths, and History in a way that sparks curiosity and joy. A fantastic opportunity for cross-curricular learning that will leave students inspired!
‘The students now see overlaps between Maths, English and History that they’d never thought of before’
St Dunstan’s School, London
In this acclaimed one-man show, award-winning author Rob Eastaway reveals how numbers shaped Shakespeare’s world and his work. Drawing on the Bard’s plays, Rob explores how Tudors calculated, why dice games were risky, and why Shakespeare made much ado about nothing. Lively, accessible and full of surprises, Much Ado About Numbers celebrates a Renaissance world where every subject was connected and learning was full of wonder.
Much Ado About Numbers:
The one-man show
(For the general public)
‘This quirky little book will multiply the fun for any general reader interested in adding to their understanding of Shakespeare.’
The Washington Post