Comedy of Errors

by Stephanie Green

(L-R) The Goldsmith (Matthew R. Wilson)
and Antipholus of Ephesus (Bruce Nelson) in
The Comedy of Errors, on stage at Folger Theatre
through March 6, 2011.
Credit: Carol Pratt



This month there are happenings aplenty at the historic Folger Shakespeare Library for Washington literateurs, including the Folger’s production of the farcical Comedy of Errors (tix $30-$60), which is running through March 6.


In this slapstick “romedy,” two sets of twins are shipwrecked on an island and become separated from their “better half.”   A cluster of confusions and mistaken identities nearly does the foursome in, but, of course, the brothers are reunited and discover the healing bonds of love and family on their chaotic ride.

It’s a bad day for them, but a roaring good time for the audience – an identity crisis that’s a must see for any doppleganger enthusiast!