With its roots firmly planted in the tradition of Italian "Commedia dell'Arte", Carlo Goldoni's 1746 play Il Servitore di Due Padroni has long been a favourite of modern translators and has been adapted in countless ways and into countless languages. This is not surprising, as the piece has remained hugely popular ever since, overflowing with ridiculous misunderstandings, mistaken identities, improbable disguises and generally hilarious chaotic nonsense. One recent (2011) adaptation (One Man, Two Guvnors) was an enormous hit in the National Theatre, the West End, Broadway and world-wide.
Translated by John Crabtree and adapted by Martin Williams for APS, we move the action from the 18th to the late 20th century, but keep the sun-soaked backdrop of Venice with a thoroughly and distinctly Italian flavour throughout. We also remain conscious of the Commedia tradition: the characters of Pantaloon, Harlequin, Columbine and so on may have different names, but their characters and behaviours are easily recognisable.
Absurd and riotous fun for all ages.
Written by Carlo Goldoni
Directed by Martin Williams
Play Reading
Fri 13th Nov, 7.30 pm
Auditions
Tue 17th Nov, 7.00 pm
Sun 22nd Nov, 2.00 pm
Performances
Mon 8th -Sat 13th March, 7.30 pm
Sat 13th March, 2.30 pm
Tickets for One Servant, Two Masters will be on sale from January 25th.
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Make your evening out complete with a preshow meal at the Newell French Bistro in Greenhill, just a few minutes walk from the Theatre. Note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays.
3-course menu (excluding wine) £28.50
with a full à la carte menu to choose from.
