Musical (1976)


Musique: Guy Woolfenden
Paroles: Trevor Nunn
Livret: William Shakespeare
Production à la création:

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Comedy of Errors (The) (1965-02-Aldwych Theatre-London)

Type de série:
Théâtre: Aldwych Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
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Première Preview : Inconnu
Première : lundi 15 février 1965
Dernière : Inconnu
Mise en scène : Clifford Williams
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Avec : Engel Susan (Adriana), Hardwick Paul (Aegeon), Collier Patience (Aemilia), Wynne Ken (Angelo), Normington John (Antipholus of Ephesus), Richardson Ian (Antipholus of Syracuse), Jones Wyn (Balthazar), Sullivan Hugh (Chancellor), Spriggs Elizabeth (Courtezan), Nettleton John (Dr Pinch), Lloyd Robert (Dromio of Ephesus), Williams Michael (Dromio of Syracuse), Clayton Edward (Gaoler), Williamson Susan (Luce), Packer Tina (Luciana), Osborne Brian (Merchant 1), Sheppard Morgan (Merchant 2), Jones Mark (Messenger), Brack Philip (Officer), Selby Nicholas (Solinus), Bishop Diana (Unnamed parts), Collier Ian (Unnamed parts), David David (Unnamed parts), Dotrice Michele (Unnamed parts), Fuerst Tamara (Unnamed parts), Hogg Ian (Unnamed parts), Lissek Leon (Unnamed parts)
Commentaires : Un spectacle de la RSC.

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.

Une production de la Royal Shakespeare Company. Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 1977.


Comedy of errors - William Shakespeare

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. 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, and John Woodvine in supporting roles.

The production later transferred to the Aldwych Theatre in the West End in London, where 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.

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.


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Comedy of errors (The) (1962-12-Aldwych Theatre-London)

Type de série:
Théâtre: Aldwych Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée :
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Première Preview : Inconnu
Première : mercredi 19 décembre 1962
Dernière : Inconnu
Mise en scène : Clifford Williams
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Avec : Rigg Diana (Adriana), Church Tony (Aegeon), Collier Patience (Aemilia), Jeffrey Peter (Angelo), Richardson Ian (Antipholus of Ephesus), McCowen Alec (Antipholus of Syracuse), Murray Michael (Balthazar), Bonnamy Yvonne (Courtezan), Booth James (Dr Pinch), Hewitson Ian (Dromio of Ephesus), MacGregor Barry (Dromio of Syracuse), Jenkins Martin (Gaoler), Brake Patricia (Luce), Manners Janet (Luciana), Brack Philip (Merchant 1), Bennett Edmond (Merchant 2), Morgan Gareth (Messenger), Corvin John (Officer), Steedman Tony (Solinus), Bellamy Mahvash (Unnamed parts), Geddis Peter (Unnamed parts), Greenhalgh Paul (Unnamed parts), Honeycombe Gordon (Unnamed parts), Hughes Nerys (Unnamed parts), Lindsay Ian (Unnamed parts), MacGregor Iris (Unnamed parts), Neal David (Unnamed parts), Sullivan Hugh (Unnamed parts)
Commentaires : Un spectacle de la RSC.

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Comedy of errors (The) (1963-12-Aldwych Theatre-London)

Type de série:
Théâtre: Aldwych Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée :
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Première Preview : Inconnu
Première : mercredi 11 décembre 1963
Dernière : Inconnu
Mise en scène : Clifford Williams
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Avec : Rigg Diana (Adriana), Welsh John (Aegeon), Thomas Madoline (Aemilia), Wynne Ken (Angelo), Richardson Ian (Antipholus of Ephesus), McCowen Alec (Antipholus of Syracuse), Murray Michael (Balthazar), Engel Susan (Courtezan), Smith Derek (Dr Pinch), Jenkins Martin (Dr Pinch's Assistant), Rose Clifford (Dromio of Ephesus), MacGregor Barry (Dromio of Syracuse), Jenkins Martin (Gaoler), Maud Caroline (Luce), Suzman Janet (Luciana), Brack Philip (Merchant 1), Hussey John (Merchant 2), Falk Ronald (Messenger), Corvin John (Officer), Sinden Donald (Solinus), Barnett Barbara (Unnamed parts), Curry Shaun (Unnamed parts), Cutts Valerie (Unnamed parts), Falkland James (Unnamed parts), Geddis Peter (Unnamed parts), Harrison Brian (Unnamed parts), Jennings Robert (Unnamed parts), Jones Marshall (Unnamed parts), Urquhart Philippa (Unnamed parts), Wylton Tim (Unnamed parts)
Commentaires : Un spectacle de la RSC.

Version 3

Comedy of Errors (The) (1965-02-Aldwych Theatre-London)

Type de série:
Théâtre: Aldwych Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée :
Nombre :
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première : lundi 15 février 1965
Dernière : Inconnu
Mise en scène : Clifford Williams
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Engel Susan (Adriana), Hardwick Paul (Aegeon), Collier Patience (Aemilia), Wynne Ken (Angelo), Normington John (Antipholus of Ephesus), Richardson Ian (Antipholus of Syracuse), Jones Wyn (Balthazar), Sullivan Hugh (Chancellor), Spriggs Elizabeth (Courtezan), Nettleton John (Dr Pinch), Lloyd Robert (Dromio of Ephesus), Williams Michael (Dromio of Syracuse), Clayton Edward (Gaoler), Williamson Susan (Luce), Packer Tina (Luciana), Osborne Brian (Merchant 1), Sheppard Morgan (Merchant 2), Jones Mark (Messenger), Brack Philip (Officer), Selby Nicholas (Solinus), Bishop Diana (Unnamed parts), Collier Ian (Unnamed parts), David David (Unnamed parts), Dotrice Michele (Unnamed parts), Fuerst Tamara (Unnamed parts), Hogg Ian (Unnamed parts), Lissek Leon (Unnamed parts)
Commentaires : Un spectacle de la RSC.

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Comedy of errors (The) (1976-09-Royal Shakespeare Theatre-Stratford-Upon-Avon)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Royal Shakespeare Theatre (Stratford-Upon-Avon - Angleterre)
Durée :
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Première Preview : mercredi 29 septembre 1976
Première : mercredi 29 septembre 1976
Dernière : Inconnu
Mise en scène : Trevor Nunn
Chorégraphie : Aucun
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Comedy of errors (The) (1977-06-Aldwych Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Aldwych Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
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Première Preview : mercredi 22 juin 1977
Première : mercredi 22 juin 1977
Dernière : Inconnu
Mise en scène : Trevor Nunn
Chorégraphie : Aucun
Producteur :

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Comedy of errors (The) (1977-12-Aldwych Theatre-London)

Type de série:
Théâtre: Aldwych Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée :
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Première Preview : Inconnu
Première : mercredi 14 décembre 1977
Dernière : Inconnu
Mise en scène : Trevor Nunn
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Avec : Dench Judi (Adriana), Jones Griffith (Aegeon), Kean Marie (Aemelia), Brooke Paul (Angelo), Gwilym Mike (Antipholus of Ephesus), Rees Roger (Antipholus of Syracuse), Tyrrell Norman (Balthazar), Du Sautoy Carmen (Courtesan), Woodvine John (Dr Pinch), Fitzwilliam Neil (Dromio of Ephesus), Williams Michael (Dromio of Syracuse), Bland Marjorie (Girl), Brown Bobbie (Girl), Carson Avril (Girl), Dury Susan (Luce), Guard Pippa (Luciana), Taylor Keith (Merchant), Witkin Jacob (Merchant), Davies Meg (Nell), Griffiths Richard Thomas (Officer), Cody Alan (Pimp), Coburn Brian (Solinus), Begley Kim (Waiter), Woodward Peter (Waiter), Whitworth Paul (Waiter at The Tiger)
Commentaires : Un spectacle de la RSC.

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Comedy of errors (The) (2011-11-Olivier Theatre-NT-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: National Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Salle : Olivier Theatre
Durée : 4 mois
Nombre :
Première Preview : mardi 22 novembre 2011
Première : mardi 29 novembre 2011
Dernière : dimanche 01 avril 2012
Mise en scène : Dominic Cooke
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Avec : Lenny Henry (Antipholus of Syracuse); Claudie Blakley (Adriana), Clare Cathcart, Chris Jarman (Antipholus of Ephesus), Lucian Msamati (Dromio of Syracuse), Joseph Mydell (Aegeon), Pamela Nomvete, Daniel Poyser (Dromio of Ephesus), Amit Shah, Michelle Terry (Luciana), Marcus Adolphy, Tom Anderson, Paul Bentall, Ian Burfield, Silas Carson, Adrian Hood, Yvonne Newman, Rhiannon Oliver, Jude Owusu, Simon Parrish, Grace Thurgood, Everal A Walsh , Rene Zagger.
Presse : "The mistaken identity routines and farcical chaos often prove a comic delight." Charles Spencer for The Telegraph

"This production captures vividly that dreamlike sense of transformation that makes Shakespearean comedy unique." Michael Billington for The Guardian

"As the National’s high-culture yet fun alternative to seasonal Christmas shows, this hits the spot." Ian Shuttleworth for Financial Times

"Henry beautifully conveys the tragicomic plight of an innocent abroad." Paul Taylor for The Independent

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