This summer The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, in their thirteenth successful year, are touring Shakespeare’s most hilarious farce The Comedy of Errors – a riotous rollercoaster of a comedy that will keep you guessing and laughing until its joyous conclusion.
The hugely popular company premiered this hilarious show at the Brighton Festival, and then at the Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival, before now heading off around the UK throughout the summer to the most historically important and visually stunning castles, cathedrals and stately homes, finishing their tour in mainland Europe in September.
This fantastical comedy follows two pairs of identical twins, Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus, and their servants, both named Dromio. When they were babies, the twins and their parents were separated in a shipwreck; now, years later, as one half of the twins’ search for the other they unwittingly find themselves in the same city on the same day.
Peter Stickney, Artistic Director says, “In my first full year leading the company we bring you something new. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men has never performed The Comedy of Errors before, and I can’t wait! This hilarious summer comedy is a complete joy, but with Shakespeare it’s never that simple. He elevates what could just be a story of mistaken identity to new levels with questions about relationships, family and personal identity so that alongside the confusing and hilarious circumstances, the characters are dealing with bigger questions of love and loss before, ultimately, redemption. I can’t think of anything more perfect for a summer’s evening than a classical retelling of this great play set against the background of some of the nation’s most beautiful outdoor venues.”
With Authenticity, Excellence and Magic being the watchwords of the company, we can expect another summer treat as they bring their own special brand of all male Shakespeare to a venue near you. Be sure to catch this brilliant company perform Shakespeare as it would have been; all male, in the open air and in full Elizabethan costume with traditional music and dance. This is undoubtedly one of the hottest tickets of the summer.
