Modeled on the principals of The Public Theater’s summer NYC series, Shakespeare in the Park, our local Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company is returning again to Grand Rapids’ Riverside Park on the northeast part of the city to perform William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors.”
This public event, which is free to the public, is the dramatic telling of one of the Bard’s earliest comedic works about mistaken identities.
The play centers on the two sets of identical twins who are separated as infants. The first set of twins, both named Antipholus, are masters to the second set of twins, both named Dromio.
The play begins with Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse traveling to the city of Ephesus, where strange things start to happen.
Although they have never been in Ephesus before, everyone seems to know them, including Adriana, who claims to be Antipholus’ wife.
This comedy by Shakespeare comes from a period of time where physical comedy was valued over the lyrical format that would follow in the years ahead. Because of this format’s rich visual buffoonery, “The Comedy of Errors” makes for a fun family night out in one of the most pristine parks, which is rich with nature and ease-of-access to the riverfront.
Seating for Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company’s production is general admission, and if you insist on bringing a chair, please ensure it is a low-back lawn chair. Blanket seating is always welcome. Bring a picnic meal and enjoy dinner and a show, but there are no alcoholic beverages allowed.
Admission: Free
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