Synopsis
The Servant of Two Masters
$23.99 Carlo Goldoni adapted by Nick Enright and Ron Blair
Published by Currency Press
6 Male 3 Female
A rough and tumble, lightning paced world of street theatre and strolling players-the crowning glory of the Commedia del'Arte tradition that so influenced Shakespeare's comedies and western theatrics
Truffaldino couldn't be happier with his change of circumstance balancing two jobs and earning double the wage
But his 'masters' turn out to be separated lovers on the run staying at the same inn
With one disguised as a man, the wily Truffaldino tries to handle the chaos
Hoop-la and hilarity take hold in this comedy of love gone wrong and mistaken identity in romantic Venice
This version of the play was produced by Bell Shakespeare-to critical acclaim-in 2003 with a return season in 2004
Genuinely funny... it's theatre at its purest - The Australian