Read Comedy of Errors In Person

One of the earliest works by William Shakespeare and his first comedy, The Comedy of Errors had its first performance in December 1594, although it was not printed until the publishing of the First Folio in 1623. Loosely based on a classical comedy by Plautus, Comedy uses the classical unity of place and time. Shakespeare’s tale of two sets of twins and a pair of sisters expanded upon his source and hinted at his later comedies by combining farce with romance, and an element of tragedy. His shortest work, The Comedy of Errors is a tour de force of irreverent comedy, intricate intrigue, and brilliant wordplay. We will read the first part of the play, then take a short break for snacks and conversation, followed by the end of the play and then roundtable discussion. Parts will be handed out grab bag style at the start of the event.