The Comedy of Errors

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Event The Comedy of Errors
Venue Circa Theatre (1975-1994), Wellington Central, New Zealand
First Date 26 September 1992
Last Date October 1992
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Given a 1920s setting, in the world of silent movies. Characterised by mutliple role playing (9 actors in 15 roles), rapid costume changes, and a Chaplinesque style. Jonathon Hendry played both Antipholuses, and Carol Smith played both Dromios.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Glynis Angell Actor Luciana
Peter Hambleton Actor Aegeon
Peter Hambleton Actor Dr Pinch
Miranda Harcourt Actor Adriana
Jonathon Hendry Actor Antipholus of Ephesus
Jonathon Hendry Actor Antipholus of Syracuse
Deirdre O'Connor Actor Courtesan
Deirdre O'Connor Actor Merchant
Deirdre O'Connor Actor Aemilia
Allen O'Leary Actor Officer
Cameron Rhodes Actor Duke of Ephesus
Cameron Rhodes Actor Nell
Todd Rippon Actor Angelo
Carol Smith Actor Dromio of Ephesus
Carol Smith Actor Dromio of Syracuse
Janet Dunn Costume Designer
Murray Lynch Director
Janet Dunn Musician
William Shakespeare Playwright
Works
Text Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 191182
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa