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While enjoying a holiday in [[Ephesus]], Antipholus and Dromio of [[Syracuse, Sicily|Syracuse]] are mistaken for their long-lost twin brothers Dromio and Antipholus of Ephesus by Adriana, who is married to the latter. Certain her husband's wandering eye has noticed the many temptations awaiting him in town, she is determined to win back his undivided attention. Comic complications arise when she pursues the wrong Antipholus and tries to woo him home. |
While enjoying a holiday in [[Ephesus]], Antipholus and Dromio of [[Syracuse, Sicily|Syracuse]] are mistaken for their long-lost twin brothers Dromio and Antipholus of Ephesus by Adriana, who is married to the latter. Certain her husband's wandering eye has noticed the many temptations awaiting him in town, she is determined to win back his undivided attention. Comic complications arise when she pursues the wrong Antipholus and tries to woo him home. |
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The [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] production, directed by Nunn, choreographed by [[Gillian Lynne]], and designed by [[John Napier]], opened at the [[Royal Shakespeare Theatre]] in [[Stratford-upon-Avon]] on 29 September 1976.<ref>[http://www.arielmusic.co.uk/theatre1970.html ArielMusic.co.uk]</ref><ref>[http://calm.shakespeare.org.uk/dserve/dserve.exe?dsqIni=Dserve.ini&dsqApp=Archive |
The [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] production, directed by Nunn, choreographed by [[Gillian Lynne]], and designed by [[John Napier]], opened at the [[Royal Shakespeare Theatre]] in [[Stratford-upon-Avon]] on 29 September 1976.<ref>[http://www.arielmusic.co.uk/theatre1970.html ArielMusic.co.uk]</ref><ref>[http://calm.shakespeare.org.uk/dserve/dserve.exe?dsqIni=Dserve.ini&dsqApp=Archive&dsqDb=Performance&dsqSearch=PerfCode=='COM197609'&dsqCmd=Show.tcl Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Archive Catalogue]</ref> The cast included [[Mike Gwilym]] as Antipholus of Ephesus, [[Roger Rees]] as Antipholus of Syracuse, [[Nickolas Grace]] as Dromio of Ephesus, [[Michael Williams (actor)|Michael Williams]] as Dromio of Syracuse, and Judi Dench as Adriana, with [[Francesca Annis]], [[Richard Griffiths]], [[Griffith Jones]], [[John Woodvine]], and [[Brian Coburn]] in supporting roles.<ref>Miola, Robert S., ''Comedy of Errors: Shakespeare Criticism''. London: Routledge 2001. ISBN 0-815-33889-9, pp. 497-498</ref><ref>Whitworth, Charles, ed., ''The Comedy of Errors: Oxford World's Classics''. Oxford University Press 2003. ISBN 0-192-81461-3, p. 76</ref><ref>[http://www.rscshakespeare.co.uk/comedyErrors.html Royal Shakespeare Company website]</ref> The production later transferred to the [[Aldwych Theatre]] in the [[West End theatre|West End]] in London. |
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Theatre critic [[Irving Wardle]] said of the score, "It does not give you much to hum on the way out, but it supplies a springboard into dramatic song and dance." The production received generally good reviews and was described as "stylish, colorful, and rich in comic detail" by various critics.<ref>[http://www.enotes.com/shakespearean-criticism/comedy-errors-vol-26 ''The Comedy of Errors'' (Vol. 26) at enotes.com]</ref> It won the [[Olivier Award for Best New Musical]] in 1977. |
Theatre critic [[Irving Wardle]] said of the score, "It does not give you much to hum on the way out, but it supplies a springboard into dramatic song and dance." The production received generally good reviews and was described as "stylish, colorful, and rich in comic detail" by various critics.<ref>[http://www.enotes.com/shakespearean-criticism/comedy-errors-vol-26 ''The Comedy of Errors'' (Vol. 26) at enotes.com]</ref> It won the [[Olivier Award for Best New Musical]] in 1977. |
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Revision as of 16:41, 28 August 2009
- This article is about the 1976 musical adaptation of the Shakespeare play. For other uses, see Comedy of errors.
| The Comedy of Errors | |
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| Music | Guy Woolfenden |
| Lyrics | Trevor Nunn |
| Book | Trevor Nunn |
| Basis | The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare |
| Productions | 1976 Stratford-upon-Avon 1976 West End |
| Awards | 1977 Olivier Award for Best New Musical |
The Comedy of Errors is a musical with a book and lyrics by Trevor Nunn and music by Guy Woolfenden. It is based on the William Shakespeare play of the same title, which previously was adapted for the musical stage as The Boys from Syracuse by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, and George Abbott in 1938.
While enjoying a holiday in Ephesus, Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse are mistaken for their long-lost twin brothers Dromio and Antipholus of Ephesus by Adriana, who is married to the latter. Certain her husband's wandering eye has noticed the many temptations awaiting him in town, she is determined to win back his undivided attention. Comic complications arise when she pursues the wrong Antipholus and tries to woo him home.
The Royal Shakespeare Company production, directed by Nunn, choreographed by Gillian Lynne, and designed by John Napier, opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon on 29 September 1976.[1][2] The cast included Mike Gwilym as Antipholus of Ephesus, Roger Rees as Antipholus of Syracuse, Nickolas Grace as Dromio of Ephesus, Michael Williams as Dromio of Syracuse, and Judi Dench as Adriana, with Francesca Annis, Richard Griffiths, Griffith Jones, John Woodvine, and Brian Coburn in supporting roles.[3][4][5] The production later transferred to the Aldwych Theatre in the West End in London.
Theatre critic Irving Wardle said of the score, "It does not give you much to hum on the way out, but it supplies a springboard into dramatic song and dance." The production received generally good reviews and was described as "stylish, colorful, and rich in comic detail" by various critics.[6] It won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 1977.
Philip Casson directed a television production based on Nunn's concept for ITV. Featuring most of the original cast, the programme was broadcast on 18 April 1978.[7]
The Acting Company staged the musical at the Women's Project Theater in New York City in May 2001. It was directed by John Rando and choreographed by Joey McKneely.[8][9] The production then toured the United States, playing in, among other venues, the Scottsdale Center for the Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona in April 2001.[10]
References
- ^ ArielMusic.co.uk
- ^ Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Archive Catalogue
- ^ Miola, Robert S., Comedy of Errors: Shakespeare Criticism. London: Routledge 2001. ISBN 0-815-33889-9, pp. 497-498
- ^ Whitworth, Charles, ed., The Comedy of Errors: Oxford World's Classics. Oxford University Press 2003. ISBN 0-192-81461-3, p. 76
- ^ Royal Shakespeare Company website
- ^ The Comedy of Errors (Vol. 26) at enotes.com
- ^ The Comedy of Errors at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ "The Comedy of Errors, 2001, Teacher Resource Guide"theactingcompany.org, accessed August 28, 2009
- ^ Hampton, Wilborn."Theatre Review:A Little Shakespearean Traveling Music"The New York Times, May 19, 2001
- ^ Goffstein, David."National touring company brings one run, two hits, including Errors, to Scottsdale"The Phoenix New Times, April 26, 2001
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