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[David]

I've just got rather excited by the news that the RSC are bringing a production within walking distance of my house.

Those who saw The Comedy Of Errors in 2005, what was it like?

[Duncan]

It was fun. Jonathan Slinger was one of the Dromios.

Photo gallery here http://www.rsc.org.uk/content/3092.aspx

[plutoanddragons]

I agree, the actors looked like they were having a lot of fun and it was very silly. I saw it in the London RSC Season last year, I think.

I'm not sure the tour will have the same actors, but it is a good production of The Comedy Of Errors.

[David]

Thanks for the replies- really looking forward to it now!

I don't think it can have the same cast, since Slinger (and probably others- I know there are a few from that seasons Midsummer Night's Dream involved) will still be tied up with the Histories.

[Polly1]

David - could you please let me know where you found details of this tour? Thank you.

[Duncan]

The RSC on tour

The Comedy of Errors UK Tour Nancy Meckler’s acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors (RST, 2005) will be revived with a new company to tour venues across the UK from October to December of 2007, taking in seven venues, some of which the RSC has never before visited.


Salford, The Lowry
19 October – 27 October
On sale July
Box Office: 0870 787 5793

Bradford Alhambra
30 October – 3 November
On sale March
Box Office: 01274 432000

Nottingham Theatre Royal
6 November – 10 November
On sale April
Box Office: 0115 989 5555

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
13 November -17 November
On sale April
Box Office: 01902 429212

Cardiff New Theatre
20 November – 24 November
On sale May
Box Office: 029 2087 8889

Bath Theatre Royal
27 November – 1 December
On sale July
Box Office: 01225 448844

Norwich Theatre Royal
4 December – 8 December
On sale May
Box Office: 01603 630000

http://www.rsc.org.uk/WhatsOn/1215.aspx

[Amo]

Photo gallery here http://www.rsc.org.uk/content/3092.aspx

Woah - that looks so much fun. I think that's one that needs to be done with a pinch of salt - the production i saw was (unbelieveably) playing it a bit straight...

Can't work out what the pic reminds me of? Alice in Wonderland?

[Welthorpe]

It was a fun production, but the tour will have a different cast. It was one of the more visually memorable productions of recent years, and that presumably will be exactly the same. It's good fun and well worth a look. It's a daft old play of course, but as long as you enter into the spirit, it's a great laugh. I really enjoyed it and hope you do too!