The Comedy of Errors
I doubt that you could see it without feeling Shakespeare is your contemporary, whether you are 9 or 99
Guardian
Why see The Comedy of Errors?
The Comedy of Errors in association with Told by an Idiot. Edited by Gary Owen and directed by Paul Hunter.
When two sets of identical twins with identical names are shipwrecked as infants their father can save only one of each set. Years later, one Antipholus and one Dromio arrive in Ephesus only to find that everyone there seems a little odd...
In association with acclaimed theatre company Told by an Idiot, and directed by Paul Hunter, The Comedy of Errors returns for a limited number of performances.
Key Information
Run Time
1 hours and 15 minutes.
Dates
Finished 11 Sep 2010
Reviews
Customer reviews
Ramona Mitrica
Shakespeare in the park
great summer evening out. I enjoyed the show a lot. excellent live music. good acting, especially Joseph Kloska as the Dromio of Syracuse. I liked the idea of setting the play in the Casablanca of the 1940s. ... Read more
S. Kuypers
Classic Comedy in Casablanca.
If you're looking for a great night out, A Comedy of Errors at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is definitely a worthy contender.
As with many Shakespearean comedies, it thrives on mistaken identities, miscommunication and mad dashes across the stage.
The director, Philip Franks, does a great reimagining of the play by placing it in 1940's Casablanca, creating a simple yet effective set, and the opportunity to add a few musical numbers, which contrary to expectation only add to the great atmosphere.
It starts off a bit slow, but the cast soon get into it, and especially the second half shines with humour and good old-fashioned Shakespearean witticisms. This really is a group performance, and even the minor characters get plenty of chances to show themselves off. The banter between the two sets of twins is especially amusing, and Adriana has some fantastics bits to shine with.
If the weather plays nice, this is a must-be stop on your way to creating a memorable summer!
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