Grosvenor Park's Open Air Theatre will be open and performing Shakespeare's "Comedy Of Errors" from the 8th August. Although the show will be running at only 25% capapcity to ensure social distancing measures are in place, this is a huge and improtant step for the return of live theatrical performance.
The show also boasts two pairs of twins in the casting. Twin sisters Danielle and Nichole Bird will return to the roles of Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse, with Anton Cross playing Luciana and Officer 1, Jessica Dives as Balthasar and musical director, Danielle Henry as Adriana, Lowri and Mari Izzard as the Dromio twins and Simeon Truby as Pinch / Second Merchant. Jess Curtis will design the show.
The cast has been rehearsing via Zoom and outdoors, and will work in a bio-bubble while being tested regularly
Director Clifton said: "We are so delighted to have this company! Some park veterans. All with huge skill – fabulous technique and understanding of how to play to audiences. Energy, love of the trade, great kind spirits and serious about the play. All hardworking. They come with a diversity of experiences and perspectives and a variety of skills: musicianship, singing, physical skills. All of them are wonderful, compassionate, detailed, humane and incredible storytellers. They can't wait to be with an audience – to connect with, to play with and to. Roll on next weekend!"
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