REVIEW – THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
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The idea of a Shakespeare play brought into contemporary culture using Kings Cross nightlife as a backdrop would surely have Big Will turning in his grave. However, if he saw Bell Shakespeare’s production of The Comedy of Errors, he’d be impressed.
The prose is brilliantly voiced by a cast who bring the stage alive with their chemistry and playfulness. The speech has been tweaked slightly but never loses the original rhythm or meaning, and the plot keeps the audience just confused enough to stay on their toes.
Nathan O’Keefe and Septimus Caton as the Antipholus twins are captivating and witty; Elena Carapetis and Jude Henshall make a killer handbag-clad, bitchy housewife pair; and Renato Musolino and Hazem Shammas are hilarious as the Dromio twins.
There are a plethora of subtle and clever moments from the team behind the scenes, including a musical score which gets a few laughs of its own. (AE)
Until Dec 7, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Pt, $33-72, 9250 7777, bellshakespeare.com.au
BY ALEXANDRA ENGLISH
