Why See The Comedy Of Errors?
Every why hath a wherefore
A firm favorite of Shakespeare's oeuvre, The Comedy of Errors is a colorful confection of chaos full of witty wordplay, frothy farce, and irresistible anarchy. Back by popular demand for 2024, once again directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes, this bubbly comedy will whisk you to a faraway land where the fortunes of two sets of identical twins opens up a world of romance, seductions, brushes with the law, and of course, plenty of instances of mistaken identity.
Expect a 17th Century flavoured production with a modest set, all the better to channel the talents of the Ensemble and the Bard's sublime writing!
What is the story
Double trouble enters the town of Ephesus when Antipholus and his servant Dromio pitch up looking for their long lost twin brothers, also called Antipholus and Dromio, from whom they were separated by a shipwreck long ago. Almost immediately, things unravel, fast!
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Dates
Opening night: 21 August 2024
And before you stop reading
The play contains themes of misogyny, racism and offensive language.
MASKS
You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.
Cast and Creative
Cast
Claire Benedict as Abbess
Matthew Broome as Antipholus of Ephesus
Philip Cumbus as Duke/Pinch
Michael Elcock as Antipholus of Syracuse
George Fouracres as Dromio of Ephesus
Laura Hanna as Adriana
Hari MacKinnon as Angelo
Jordan Metcalfe as Dromio of Syracuse
Phoebe Naughton as Courtesan / First Merchant / Balthazar
Danielle Phillips as Luce / Second Merchant / Messenger
Paul Rider as Egeon
Jessica Whitehurst as Luciana
Creative
Associate Director, Naeem Hayat
Casting Director, Becky Paris
Composed by Grant Olding
Costume Supervisor, Megan Cassidy
Costume Supervisor, Jackie Orton
Designed by Paul Wills
Fight Director, Maisie Carter
Globe Associate - Movement, Glynn MacDonald
Movement Director, Tamsin Hurtado Clarke
Text by Simon Trinder
Voice by Gary Horner
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