Festival Players A Comedy of Errors

Outdoor theatre returns by the Festival Players returnsto Tiverton in 2026.One of Shakespeares earliest and wildest farcical plays, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of twin sons and their twin servants, separated in a shipwreck.

The play explores themes of identity, mistaken identity, and family as we find out what happens when the twins unknowingly find themselves in the same town on the same day.

The ultimate recipe for chaos!Confusion and mishap ensue as no one can tell the twins apart, husbands appear to be in love with the wrong person, debts refused to be paid and servants lock masters out of their own homes.

It is a race against time to solve this biological puzzle!The Festival Players bring live original music, comedic chaos, fast-paced story telling, traditional costume and more to Shakespeares most farcical play, in their 2026, and 41st, open-air summer theatre tour.Bring your ownchair + apicnic and enjoy some amazing theatre.

Our bar will be open throughout the evening for drinks.