A Servant of Two Masters

By Carlo Goldoni

Directed by Cristian Izzo

Performed by BA (Hons) Acting Graduating Students

Synopsis

The story is set in Venice and begins with the engagement of Clarice (daughter of Pantalone) and Silvio. Their marriage is finally possible because Clarice’s former fiancé, Federico Rasponi, was reportedly killed in a duel. However, the celebrations are interrupted when a servant named Truffaldino arrives to announce that his master, Federico Rasponi, is alive and waiting outside. 

In reality, "Federico" is actually his sister, Beatrice Rasponi, in disguise. She has come to Venice dressed as her late brother to collect a dowry and to find her lover, Florindo Aretusi—the very man who killed her brother in the duel and fled to Venice to avoid arrest. 

The plot thickens when Truffaldino, constantly hungry and looking to double his wages, secretly accepts a second job serving Florindo, who is staying at the same inn. Truffaldino spends the rest of the play frantically trying to serve both masters simultaneously without either of them finding out about the other. 

The "double service" leads to a series of hilarious mishap and the confusion leads both Beatrice and Florindo to believe the other is dead. We will see if, in the end, he will be able to set everything for the best. 

Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including the interval

Content Warnings & Cautions:

* Some topics could affect some people's sensibilities; interaction with the audience happens in some moments of the play. 

Important Information:

* Photography and recording of this performance is not permitted due to copyright regulations.

* Please turn off your mobile phones. Mobile use is not permitted once the performance begins

* Entry Policy: No entry once the show begins

* Performance in English