Customer Reviews for The Comedy of Errors
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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.
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!