The Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare for the under 12's - a great way to get the kids into the Bard's work!
The Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare for the under 12's - a great way to get the kids into the Bard's work!
The Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare for the under 12's - a great way to get the kids into the Bard's work!
Why see The Comedy of Errors?
SHAKESPEARE TAMED FOR A YOUNGER AUDIENCE!
A brand-new production of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors makes its way to the National Theatre, especially for the eight-12 audience, this is a sure-fire way to get youngsters to enjoy the delights of the Bard! Set amidst the outlandish background of a carnival, we follow the fortunes of two sets of estranged twin brothers (one pair called Antipholus), and one pair of estranged twin servants (both called Dromio), as they stumble into chaotic situations, mistaken identities and arrests, all before joining together for a reunion at the end.
Basing his plot on a farce by Plautus, Shakespeare caps the mayhem of his Roman original to build up a hectic tale of violent cross-purposes, furious slapstick and social nightmare. A fantastic way to spend half term at the theatre!
Key Information
Audience
Great for ages 8+
Run Time
60 minutes with no interval
Dates
Finished 11 Nov 2015
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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