Number 8 Community Arts Centre

National Theatre Live: A Comedy of Errors

Thursday 1st March 2012

Presented by National Theatre Live

Written by William Shakespeare

Two sets of twins, separated at birth, collide in the same city for one crazy day as multiple mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale. Antipholus of Syracuse (Lenny Henry) and his servant Dromio, in search of their brothers, arrive in a land entirely foreign to their distant home. Consistently recognised by strangers, the visitors question their very selves as the turmoil escalates.

Shakespeare’s furiously paced comedy will be staged in a contemporary world into which walk three prohibited foreigners who see everything for the first time.

Latecomers will not be permitted until a convenient break in the performance.

Tickets: £12, Students £10
Running time: 180mins (inc interval)

Click here to read Londontheatre.co.uk's review of A Comedy of Errors.

What the critics say:

'The mistaken identity routines and farcical chaos often prove a comic delight.' Charles Spencer, The Telegraph

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

'Henry beautifully conveys the tragicomic plight of an innocent abroad.' Paul Taylor,The Independent