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The Art House presents
Bell Shakespeare’s
The Comedy of Errors
By William Shakespeare
Director Janine Watson
Shipwrecked and separated 33 years earlier, two sets of long-lost twins miraculously find themselves in the same city on the same day. What could possibly go wrong?
The Comedy of Errors is a hilarious romp of swapped identities, misguided love, mistaken imprisonment and chaotic mishaps, leading to an unbelievably crazy day for bumbling twins.
At the heart of this tale of comedic misfortune is an old man searching for his lost children. He finds himself in a hostile land, in the fight of his life... to save his life. As far-fetched coincidences unfold, chaotic hilarity ensues and a man’s life could be saved — if only everything would go to plan.
Directed by longtime Bell Shakespeare collaborator Janine Watson, this is a beautiful story about reunion, wrapped up in an evening of entertainment and laughter.
This project has been assisted by the Australian government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
Cast & Creatives
CAST
Dromio of Syracuse Julia Billington
Luciano Joseph 'Wunujaka' Althouse
Adriana Giema Contini
Antipholus of Syracuse Skyler Ellis
Antipholus of Ephesus Felix Jozeps
Duke / Ensemble Alex King
Emilia / Pinch / Ensemble Leilani Loau
Dromio of Ephesus Ella Prince
Courtesan / Angelo / Ensemble Lauren Richardson
Egeon / Luce / Ensemble Maitland Schnaars
UNDERSTUDIES
Courtesan / Duke / Adriana / Angelo / Pinch / Ensemble Eleni Cassimatis
Antipholus of Syracuse / Antipholus of Ephesus / Luciano Michael C. Howlett
Dromio of Syracuse / Dromio of Ephesus Alex King
Emilia Lauren Richardson
Egeon / Luce / Ensemble TBC
CREATIVES
Director Janine Watson
Designer Hugh O’Connor
Lighting Designer Kelsey Lee
Composer & Sound Designer Pru Montin
Movement Director Samantha Chester
Voice & Text Coach Jess Chambers
CREW
Touring Company Manager Jess Squires
Deputy Stage Manager Maree Delvecchio
Assistant Stage Manager Julia Orlando
Head Electrician Christopher Payne
Head Mechanist Andrew Earle
Head of Audio Todd Hawken
Head of Costume Sara Kolijn
Costume Cutter / Assistant Sally-Anne Mason
Costume Cutter / Assistant Valerie Adele
Costume Cutter Fiona Warmbath
Set built by Thomas Creative
Lighting supplied by Chameleon Touring Systems
Freight provided by ATS Logistics
Reviews
Bell Shakespeare has mastered the art of presenting Shakespeare in a manner that is accessible to the modern-day audience, while still endearing those who love the tradition. – Australian Stage
Bell Shakespeare – arguably the best Shakespearean theatre company. – Herald Sun
