Synopsis

The Venetian Twins

$10.99

Carlo Goldoni trans Michael Feingold

Published by Samuel French Inc

8 Male 3 Female

Written in 1743 by the master of Italian comedy, this piece of slapstick foolery hasn't lost an ounce of freshness

Twins separated at birth (played by one actor) turn up in Verona, one for an arranged marriage and the other to meet a girl who has run away from her family for him

They are mistaken for each other and the resulting chaos includes duels, betrayals, spats, arrests, a casket of stolen jewels, and a death from poisoned wine: the show's comic high point!

"Wonderfully fresh ... slapstick sharpened by satire, intelligence and style" ~ N.Y. Times

"Effervescent" ~ N.Y. Newsday

"Vividly funny" ~ Variety

"14; caret Goldoni. The slapstick is nearly at circus level" ~ N.Y. Daily News

"One of the funniest shows in town" ~ N.Y. Post

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