The acclaimed Festival Players are taking an all-male tour of The Bard's shortest comedy across the UK and into Europe this summer.
And the popular company will be bring The Comedy of Errors to the historic Powderham Castle, near Exeter, this month.
In Shakespeare's 450th birthday year, The Players mainly al fresco tour will see them step on stage for some 40 performances of the riotous farce, directed by the Minack Theatre's former artistic director, Michael Dyer.
Focusing on two sets of accidentally separated identical twins it is awash with puns and slapstick and will head to Devon on Thursday, August 21.
Audiences will be able to enjoy the production in the picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary in the grounds of the 14th century castle.
A small cast of seven will be playing multiple roles demanding quick costume changes, as well as performing as musicians.
"It is a brilliant farce of mistaken identities with a few darker undertones and we will perform it very much as a colourful, entertaining romp," said Michael, who will also play the role of Duke Solinus.
"Our shows are never longer than two hours and we always try to make them crystal clear and an amalgam of energy, entertainment and colour – we set out to take audiences of all ages on a journey and make them feel very much part of the production.
"It is of course totally authentic – we are following in the footsteps of Shakespeare's own Globe Theatre when all roles were taken by men. The Players have built a reputation for strong, all-male shows over the past decade."
The play tells of a master and his servant arriving in a foreign port which, unbeknown to them, is the home of their long-lost twin brothers. Mayhem ensues in a riotous train of mistaken identity and pursuit.
Advance tickets for the 7pm performance are available on 01626 890243 price £12 (adults) and £10 concessions. Tickets on the night will be £14 adults and £12 concessions. The grounds will open at 6pm for picnics.
The performance will take place in the castle courtyard and audience members should bring their own seating. Details: www.powderham.co.uk
