Theatre Arts students get silly with Shakespeare
If you like slapstick comedy
mixed with a serious case of mistaken
identity and a whole lot of
puns and hilarious wordplay
thrown in, then you're the perfect
audience member for Fanshawe
Theatre Arts' students production
of The Comedy of Errors by
William Shakespeare.
Directed by Charlotte Gowdy and performed by 17 graduating students in the Theatre Arts program, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins who were separated at birth.
"It's very funny ... it's the funniest Shakespeare play," said Gowdy. "It's totally accessible and understandable."
The show features dancing, great costumes and sets, and lots of laughs, she added. "The kids are doing great work.
Catch The Comedy of Errors' preview show on December 5 at 7:30 p.m.; evening shows on December 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.; and matinee shows on December 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. The show takes place at the downtown Fanshawe campus in CitiPlaza (the entrance at the corner of King and Clarence). To reserve seats, contact Alina Subrt at asubrt@fanshawec.ca or 519-434-2756 ext. 230. Admission is $15 at the door (cash only).
Directed by Charlotte Gowdy and performed by 17 graduating students in the Theatre Arts program, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins who were separated at birth.
"It's very funny ... it's the funniest Shakespeare play," said Gowdy. "It's totally accessible and understandable."
The show features dancing, great costumes and sets, and lots of laughs, she added. "The kids are doing great work.
Catch The Comedy of Errors' preview show on December 5 at 7:30 p.m.; evening shows on December 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.; and matinee shows on December 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. The show takes place at the downtown Fanshawe campus in CitiPlaza (the entrance at the corner of King and Clarence). To reserve seats, contact Alina Subrt at asubrt@fanshawec.ca or 519-434-2756 ext. 230. Admission is $15 at the door (cash only).
