It's "The Comedy of Errors," yo

William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors - in 30 Seconds

Need a quick overview of the plot points in this slapstick comedy by William Shakespeare? Cast and crew from Folger Theatre's "The Comedy of Errors" give you the story of the play with all its mistaken identities and confusion.

Shakespeare's shortest play features shipwreck, separated twins, mistaken identities, and romantic confusion before ending happily for all!

Why makes a comedy so funny? Find examples of stock comedy characters and plot devices in Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors."

It's the comedy of errors, yo.  It's the comedy of errors, yo.    

Even though "The Comedy of Errors" has a complicated plot, rhyme makes the language (and story) easier to follow. Learn about the three kinds of rhyme found in the play in this special Insider's Guide.