The Comedy of Errors (musical)

This is about the RSC stage production. For the earlier musical, see Comedy of Errors (musical).

The Comedy of Errors is a stage musical on the William Shakespeare play of the same name.

Cast[]

Roger Rees - Antipholus of Syracuse
Mike Gwilym - Antipholus of Ephesus
Michael Williams - Dromio of Syracuse
Nickolas Grace - Dromio of Ephesus
Judi Dench - Adriana
Francesca Annis - Luciana
Robin Ellis - Dr. Pinch

Plot[]

While enjoying a holiday in Ephesus, Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse are mistaken for their long-lost twin brothers Dromio and Antipholus of Ephesus by Adriana, who is married to the latter. Certain her husband's wandering eye has noticed the many temptations awaiting him in town, she is determined to win back his undivided attention. Comic complications arise when she pursues the wrong Antipholus and tries to woo him home.

Musical numbers[]

"He Beats Me" - Dromio of Ephesus
"Time and a Season" - Dromio of Syracuse and Antipholus of Syracuse and Waiters
"Antipholus, Ho!" - Antipholus of Syracuse and Ephesians
"Satan, Come Forth" - Dr. Pinch and Ephesians
"Let's Go Hand in Hand" - Dromio of Syracuse, Dromio of Ephesus and Company