The war is over. Pedro Prince of Aragon, with his followers Benedick and Claudio, visits Leonato, Duke of Messina, father of Hero and uncle of Beatrice. Claudio falls madly in love with Hero and their marriage is agreed upon. Two young lovers, Claudio and Hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of the Prince’s brother looks set to thwart the nuptials.Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever.