Shakespeare’s Most Raucous Comedy Comes to Life in Brand-New Open-Air Spectacular, Theatre Under the Stars – The Comedy of Errors
Merrigong Theatre Company transforms The University of Wollongong’s Kooloobong Oval into a spectacular open-air theatre this summer to present Sport for Jove’s The Comedy of Errors, a modern, razor-sharp take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy, from Wednesday 11th to Sunday 22nd February.
Venue: Kooloobong Oval | University of Wollongong
Address: 59 Northfields Ave, Keiraville NSW 2500
Date: Wednesday 11 February - Sunday 22 February
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm
Ticket: from $50
Buy / Ticket: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/theatre-under-the-stars/
Web: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/theatre-under-the-stars/
EMail: boffice@merrigong.com.au
Call: (02) 4224 5999
Address: 59 Northfields Ave, Keiraville NSW 2500
Date: Wednesday 11 February - Sunday 22 February
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm
Ticket: from $50
Buy / Ticket: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/theatre-under-the-stars/
Web: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/theatre-under-the-stars/
EMail: boffice@merrigong.com.au
Call: (02) 4224 5999
Held at sunset, this unmissable new event invites audiences to enjoy theatre in a magical, outdoor setting perfect for family and friends, and follows the success of Merrigong’s open-air presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Wollongong Botanic Garden in 2023.
Welcome to Ephesus — the great hustling, bustling (with the emphasis on hustling!) metropolis of Europe – the perfect place to lose yourself. This city pulses with bureaucratic-derangement, cheap thrills and grifter’s magic. Into that milieu, tumbles a family torn apart by war, exile, and rotten bloody luck, but they are given the chance to create their own miracle – to find each other again after decades apart!
Merrigong’s Artistic Director/CEO Simon Hinton said: "I am delighted to launch the first year of Theatre Under the Stars in association with the University of Wollongong. This exciting three-year initiative will create a signature cultural experience for Wollongong. After the incredible popularity of Shakespeare in the Garden – A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2023, we are thrilled to work with the acclaimed company Sport for Jove with The Comedy of Errors, sure to be a summer event all can enjoy.
Theatre Under the Stars is more than a program, it is an investment in our community, contributing to the region’s cultural vibrancy and tourism. We encourage audiences to pack a picnic, gather their friends and families, and join us for unforgettable evenings under the night sky. This is a celebration of arts, community, and place and we are proud to bring it to life for the Illawarra.”
Theatre Under the Stars – The Comedy of Errors features an all-star cast including Kaya Byrne (Sport for Jove’s Bright Star), Nicholas Papademetriou (Sport for Jove’s Othello), Tamara Lee Bailey (Bell Shakespeare’s King Lear), Emily McKnight (Ensemble Theatre’s A Christmas Carol), John Tsakiris (Studio 5’s The Lotto Line), Imogen Sage (Bell Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and Lani Tupu (SBS’s The Jury: Death on the Staircase).
Fast, funny, and ferociously relevant, this is Shakespeare with the volume up and the heart wide open. Confusion never looked so good. Or so familiar.
Welcome to Ephesus — the great hustling, bustling (with the emphasis on hustling!) metropolis of Europe – the perfect place to lose yourself. This city pulses with bureaucratic-derangement, cheap thrills and grifter’s magic. Into that milieu, tumbles a family torn apart by war, exile, and rotten bloody luck, but they are given the chance to create their own miracle – to find each other again after decades apart!
Merrigong’s Artistic Director/CEO Simon Hinton said: "I am delighted to launch the first year of Theatre Under the Stars in association with the University of Wollongong. This exciting three-year initiative will create a signature cultural experience for Wollongong. After the incredible popularity of Shakespeare in the Garden – A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2023, we are thrilled to work with the acclaimed company Sport for Jove with The Comedy of Errors, sure to be a summer event all can enjoy.
Theatre Under the Stars is more than a program, it is an investment in our community, contributing to the region’s cultural vibrancy and tourism. We encourage audiences to pack a picnic, gather their friends and families, and join us for unforgettable evenings under the night sky. This is a celebration of arts, community, and place and we are proud to bring it to life for the Illawarra.”
Theatre Under the Stars – The Comedy of Errors features an all-star cast including Kaya Byrne (Sport for Jove’s Bright Star), Nicholas Papademetriou (Sport for Jove’s Othello), Tamara Lee Bailey (Bell Shakespeare’s King Lear), Emily McKnight (Ensemble Theatre’s A Christmas Carol), John Tsakiris (Studio 5’s The Lotto Line), Imogen Sage (Bell Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and Lani Tupu (SBS’s The Jury: Death on the Staircase).
Fast, funny, and ferociously relevant, this is Shakespeare with the volume up and the heart wide open. Confusion never looked so good. Or so familiar.