The Venetian Twins
by Nick Enright

The Venetian Twins Book Cover
The Venetian Twins Cover

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Readers appreciate the creativity and humor in the adaptation of Goldoni's play. There is a consensus that the portrayal of the titular twins, particularly by Cesare Darbes, is a highlight. However, some found the use of dialect challenging and felt it detracted from their overall enjoyment.

Creative adaptation of a classicStrong performances by actorsHumorous and surprising finaleChallenging dialect for some viewers

Synopsis

This adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's 18th-century comedy The Venetian Twins quickly earned a reputation as one of the most boisterous, vibrant and irreverent works of Australian musical theatre following its initial season at the Sydney Opera House for the Nimrod Theatre Company in 1979.

Rooted firmly in Commedia dell'arte yet unashamedly influenced by Kurt Weill, Donizetti and countless others in between, The Venetian Twins is an inspired piece of mayhem and musical pastiche.

Publication

Year1996
BindingPaperback
EditionUK ed.
Pages64
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780868194745
ISBN-100868194743

The Venetian Twins is a British play written by Nick Enright and published by Currency Press (1996).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.

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