The Comedy of Errors - RSC, Musical, 1976

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The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare's tale of mistaken identities, as adapted in 1976 into a modern musical form for the RSC, by Trevor Nunn.
This scene: In Ephesus on "holiday", Antipholus(Roger Rees) and Dromio(Michael Williams) of Syracuse are unknowingly mistaken for their long lost twin brothers Antipholus and Dromio of Ephesus by Adriana (Judi Dench), the denied and restless wife of Antipholus of Ephesus. Adriana is convinced that her husband's attentions have been straying to the many licentious distractions in Ephesus, and is in desperate need of some attention herself. Upon seeing "him" in the square, she makes her move of determination to keep "her husband's" attentions where they should be...at home and on her. Shakespeare's comedy of mistaken identity is never more funny than when in the hands of these brilliant artists. Other's in the scene: Adriana's sister, Luciana(Francesca Annis), and their house maid Luce(Susan Dury).

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Thank you so much ...
Thank you so much for putting this up - lol! How funny, and I needed a laugh! What magnificent performances from all the cast in this clip.
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What a great post. ...
What a great post. One of my favorite Judi Dench performances, not readily available in the US. Also great to see Judi performing with her husband Michael Williams. The whole video is great fun. I would encourage any Shakespeare or Judi Dench fan to see the whole thing if you get the chance. Thanks so much!
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