Comedy of Errors, The

Synopsis
Video recording of Richard Monette’s 2007 production of The Comedy of Errors for the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
2 Jun 2007

Credits

Director
Richard Monette
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Keith Thomas (2)
Production Design
Michael Gianfrancesco
Costume
Dana Osborne
Cast
Tom McCamusAntipholus of Ephesus
David SnelgroveAntipholus of Syracuse
Steve RossDromio of Ephesus
Allegra FultonAdriana
Brian TreeEgeon
Brigit WilsonCourtesan
Chick ReidEmilia
Eli HamLuce
Eli HamOfficer
Ian DeakinSolinus, Duke of Ephesus
In-Surp ChoiMessenger
Jean-Michel Le GalAngelo
Komedy KatCat
Lawrence HaegeiBalthasar
Paul EssiembreMerchant
Roy LewisMerchant
SashaThe Dog
Shannon EizengaServant
Sophia WalkerLuciana
Walter BordenDoctor Pinch

Additional Details

Theatre
Festival Theatre, Stratford, Ontario
Theatre company
Stratford Shakespeare Company, Ontario
Production type
Stage Recordings
Plays
Comedy of Errors, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival

Notes

General
The production design is part 1960s, part Ancient Rome, with many popular culture reference. This was Richard Monette’s final production as Artistic Director of the Festival.
History
Produced by the Stratford (Ontario) Festival at the Avon Theatre, Stratford, 2 June-2 October 2007.
Reviews
Video, audio and podcasts include production clips from Act I ii, Scene ii, Richard Monette directing the play and Bruce Dow (Dromio of Syracuse) on preparing for the 2007 season. Visit www.shakespearefestival.ca (accessed 2/2008).

Archive

Name

Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival Archive

Contact
ECharendoff@stratfordshakespearefestival.com (Archives Co-ordinator)
Web
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AboutUs/OurHistory/ArchivesServices External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 519-271 1040
Fax
+1 519-271-1040
Address
350 Douro Street
P.O. Box 520
55 Queen Street
Stratford, Ontario
N5A 3S7
Canada

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Comedy of Errors, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70005 (Accessed 11 Dec 2024)