A couple days ago we went back to Shakespeare’s Globe to see “Comedy of Errors”. Every time I see the globe I get shocked how small it actually is inside. This time we had a direct center view of the stage, and I honestly would’ve loved to have the seats we had last time. It was very sunny outside and throughout the play the sun was creeping up my leg. I was praying to God that it wouldn’t get higher than my knees because I was in a black top, and that would’ve ended badly. Last time the seats didn’t bother me, but this time I wish I bought the cushion. Now I know that if were return to the globe I would pay the three pounds for a tad more comfort.
“Comedy of Errors” to me was more enjoyable to watch than Midsummer. I laughed at the jokes more and enjoyed the characters a lot more. I did realize I was looking at the subtitles a lot. I wish I could’ve seen them during Midsummer, because it would have been more helpful in understanding some characters. The part that excited me most was the little fight scene in the beginning. It went on for like a good five minutes. The way it was blocked was so funny, there was so much happening and I was cackling through it all. The set was very simple, like most shows that they do. I did very much like how they would row people in on a wooden boat. Every time I wish I was in the lobby to see it from outside. The costumes also helped me distinguish who was who, which made it more clear on who was talking. Finally the best part…the wigs. My favorite wig was the blonde bob on this guy in the beginning. They had me laughing so hard, same with the guy with the brown bob. This production did live up to how I envisioned it on stage. The actors looked so similar to one another, and they did so well on keeping the same mannerisms alike.
I can’t imagine how they would’ve put this on in Shakespeare’s day. Would they know how to make things more funny? Would the costumes be as great? This is what trips me up when I see a play at the globe. How did they perform back then and make it good? The modernist that this show brings; at least to me, makes it more enjoyable to watch. This was one of my favorites to read and I’m so happy I got to see it being performed at the globe.
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