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‘THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’

People are more than they seem! A whirlwind of chaos unfolds as two sets of twins create endless confusion!

“Through the power of theater, FREEDOM THEATRE seeks to break down, dissolve, shatter, shift, transcend, or pierce through the invisible walls that separate ‘with’ and ‘without’ when it comes to disabilities in people’s hearts. This year, we’re taking on one of Shakespeare’s comedies. Is Shakespeare difficult? Not at all! It’s a slapstick comedy! Amid all the earnest chaos, we invite you to enjoy the unique personalities and vibrant energy of the performers.”

Synopsis

Separated by an unfortunate shipwreck, twin brothers (both named Antipholus) and their twin servants (both named Dromio) are unknowingly reunited in a bustling port city famous for its magic. The younger Antipholus, a newcomer to the city, is shocked to be treated like nobility, while the elder Antipholus, a respected resident of the city, grows furious at the sudden cold treatment from those around him. Meanwhile, the hapless Dromios shuttle back and forth between the two, constantly following hilariously mistaken orders… chaos ensues!

Written by ABE Kobo

Directed by NAKASHIMA Makoto

Date & Time

January 25 & 26, 2025, 2:00 PM

Venue

BIRD Theatre [Theatre]

1812-1 Shikano, Shikano-cho, Tottori city, Tottori prefecture

A free shuttle bus service is also available. (reservation required)

Departs Tottori Station South Exit (in front of the Fukoku Seimei Building) at 12:10 PM

Departs Tottori University-mae Station at 12:30 PM

Departs Hamamura Station at 1:05 PM

Arrive BIRD Theatre at 1:20 PM

Departs BIRD Theatre at 4:30 PM

Arrive Hamamura Station at 4:45 PM

Arrive Tottori University-mae Station at 5:10 PM

Arrive Tottori Station South Exit (in front of the Fukoku Seimei Building) at 5:30 PM

Free childcare services available. (reservation required)

Reservations open on Thursday, December 19

FREEDOM THEATRE is a project launched in August 2013 under the production of Bird Theatre. It brings together people with and without disabilities to create theater, aiming to discover and share the rich and diverse charms of each individual, often hidden in daily life, with the audience. In 2014, the group performed Three Sisters (originally by Chekhov) at the 14th National Arts and Culture Festival for People with Disabilities in Tottori. Since then, they have held annual performances across Japan and beyond. In 2017, they performed in France, and in 2018, in Thailand. In the 2022 fiscal year, they collaborated with Theatre Breaking Through Barriers, a U.S.-based theater company for artists with disabilities, and the Korea National University of Arts.