First Encounters: The Comedy of Errors
The Other Place
16 Jul-4 Sep 2027
'I to the world am like a drop of water
That in the ocean seeks another drop.'
Identical twins, wrenched apart by shipwreck as infants, end up in the same city. Five years into his search, Antipholus of Syracuse is now tantalisingly close to reuniting with his brother - but he doesn't know it yet.
As he advances through the streets of Ephesus with his attendant Dromio, a series of bizarre encounters with his brother's friends and family rapidly piles up into a mountain of chaos and confusion. Illicit attractions, thefts, false accusations and arrests make this a day unlike any other. And for added jeopardy, any Syracusian found in Ephesus has a price on their head...
Francesca Goodridge directs this First Encounters production of Shakespeare's first comedy. Following a run in The Other Place, this hilarious, fast-moving story of mistaken identity, near misses and a brave quest for reconciliation will undertake a tour to RSC Associate Schools, Associate Regional Theatres and community venues.
Dates:
16 Jul-4 Sep 2027
Group Rates:
Groups tbc
Schools 10+ from £27
Age Recommendation:
tbc
Performance times:
RSC rep 19.15/13.15
Performance times:
tbc
Additional Guidance:
tbc
Theatre Address:
22 Southern Ln, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BH
Map:
Getting There:
The RSC's The Other Place is about 15 minutes' walk from Stratford-Upon-Avon station. Coach parking is available in Stratford-Upon-Avon,
Coach drivers should consult the local council website for more information here.
Workshop Suggestion:
Theatre Workout recommends our classic Shakespeare workshop, exploring the play's central characters, plot and themes, through staging of key scenes you will see on stage.