The Comedy of Errors (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare) [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

William Shakespeare (Author), David Tennant (Narrator), Brendan Coyle (Narrator), Alan Cox (Narrator), Arkangel Cast (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2005

Mix-ups and mayhem abound in this comedic romp featuring two sets of twins, both separated at birth, all of whom wind up in the same city. This wild and woolly early farce captures the great playwright at the height of his youthful exuberance. Performed by David Tennant, Brendan Coyle, Alan Cox, and the Arkangel cast.

Editorial Reviews

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It may be Shakespeare's shortest play, but it's also his funniest. Identical twin boys, separated in infancy by a storm, are reunited as young adults, aided by their slaves, also identical twins. This Arkangel production is superb in bringing to life and laughter a bawdy, hilarious tale of mistaken identities and misadventures. Underlying the witty dialogue is an offbeat, bright, and bouncy musical score (piano and xylophone), punctuated by unexpected bursts of rib-tickling but authentic sound effects. Outstanding performances are given by David Tennant, Brendan Coyle, Jason O'Mara, and Alan Cox, but the kudos go to Helen Ryan, who portrays the wicked Abbess, a performance not to be missed. The Bard was never better. M.T.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: AudioGO; Unabridged edition (November 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932219056
• ISBN-13: 978-1932219050
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #961,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Books on CD > Authors, A-Z > ( S ) > Shakespeare, William

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, but distracting sound effects, September 26, 2011

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This review is from: The Comedy of Errors (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare) (Audio CD)

We have a number of the Arkangel recordings, and really enjoy them. This one, The Comedy of Errors, is indeed a silly-funny play, which I assume is why the sound effects are so, well, silly and funny. Although I see why they did the sounds that way, it's distracting to me. A little too much slapstick, even in a slapstick kinda play.

Otherwise, the action and actors are easy enough to follow in this fun, fun play.

You might consider listening to the program via a library check-out before buying, if possible, to make sure you'll enjoy the style of sound effects.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, August 6, 2006

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Roanld Tieder "Ron" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Comedy of Errors (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare) (Audio CD)

An outstanding performance of one of my favorite plays:
The sound effects added a slapstick comedy feel to the play, making the scenery almost come alive as you listen. If you are not familiar with the play, I highly recommend reading it first, as I feel you will enjoy it far more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable dramatization, April 29, 2011

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Comedy of Errors (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare) (Audio CD)

This set of two CDs contains a really great dramatization of Shakespeare's classic play, The Comedy of Errors. Arkangel brought together a battery of great actors (including David Tennant - the 10th Doctor Who), who really brought the story to life. The production is very good with the manhandling of Dromio being accompanied by humorous sound effect.

I really did enjoy the play and had no problem following what was happening to whom and why. Yep, I found this to be a very enjoyable dramatization, and I do not hesitate to recommend it!