Shakespeare at the Castle 2011 - The Comedy of Errors

[Glam]

I must say I have been to nearly everyone of the Stafford Shakespeare Festival's - absolutely brilliant. You get top quality Shakespeare in a beautiful location, breathtaking sets, brilliant cast, you can order top notch picnics or bring your own and its a beautiful way to spend an evening with a group of friends.

This year's looks set to be one of the best yet and its got the all weather grandstand in case the weather isn't glorious.

Got my tickets already as I know they are going fast for the main dates - cider at the ready, strawberries at the ready, rug and chill....

You work for the Council then do you Jamie?

 

[Admin]

Hi Jamie Perry, welcome to Stafford Forum.

What can I say ... its a great event

Indeed it is! If you have a little search around here (use the Search function at the top) you'll see that past reviews have been very, very positive.

Apologies for the paranoid accusations; one has to admit that if someone signs-up to an Internet forum specifically to praise an event, you're going to draw that kind of suspicion.

Don't worry; the more time you spend around here and get to know people, they will cut you a bit more slack!

 

[Jamie Perry]

No worries I completely understand and no I don't work for the council I work for an Art Gallery in another region.

 

[Scoot Doggy Dogg]

No worries I completely understand and no I don't work for the council I work for an Art Gallery in another region.

Which is curently exhibiting the fabulous work of xxx, why not enjoy our stylish cafe bar and our gift shop??

 

[Gramaisc]

You can play your part - auditions on Sunday.

 

[Gerry Melon]

Went to see this tonight and thought it was excellent. Had a couple of showers mid performance but the actors just kept on going and did a brilliant job. Laughed my pants off. If you're having any thoughts about it i recommend going. A cracking night.

 

[John Marwood]

Went to see this tonight and thought it was excellent. Had a couple of showers mid performance but the actors just kept on going and did a brilliant job. Laughed my pants off. If you're having any thoughts about it i recommend going. A cracking night.

Always a good idea to remove pants before a shower

 

[Wormella]

We've got tickets for next wednesday - looking forward to it...

 

[1JKz]

i'll be there this Saturday night, pre picnic munches from the Lewis lot before the main event, lovely.

 

[Gerry Melon]

It was almost like a Shakespearian Panto but so much better. I'm jealous of those yet to go. Thou Hast Much Merriment Yet To Be Exercised In Thoust Present Time o Cometh.

 

[Ben]

I'm there tonight. Must concentrate harder this year - I didn't understand what the hell was going on last year!

 

[basil]

I'm there tonight. Must concentrate harder this year - I didn't understand what the hell was going on last year!

if you do nowt else before you go make sure you drench yourself in mozzi guard, after the past few hours they are gonna bite like buggery tonight.....

 

[United57]

Avon skin so soft not originally made to keep the mozzies off but appears to work

 

[basil]

In olden times agricultural workers sprayed deisel on themselves......

 

[Ben]

Great advice, cheers chaps!

 

[basil]

If the show doesn't grab you just watch the poor sods who didn't read this......

 

[United57]

In olden times agricultural workers sprayed deisel on themselves......

Or watch the poor sod who took your advice and decided to have a fag!!!!

 

[basil]

In olden times agricultural workers sprayed deisel on thetmselves......

Or watch the poor sod who took your advice and decided to have a fag!!!!

Ha brilliant.point awarded.....

 

[70-plus]

Went on Friday evening! It poured hard all evening and it was cold but it was a fantastic performance. The actors kept going as if nothing unusual was happening although they tried not to slip over once or twice. The music was great. I shall go again but pick if possible an evening when there is no rain.....If you are new to Shakespeare, try this one.

 

[RowanDraper]

I also went on Friday. I really enjoyed it. The last Shakespeare I remember seeing was Comedy of Errors with Rene Zagger, from the Bill fame, and it was completely different (as you would expect). I wonder what is on next year. I didn't manage to get a programme where it may have been advertised.