Houston Shakespeare Festival:
Comedy of Errors
Produced by
University of Houston

Tickets will be available at 10:00 AM
on Thursday, July 30.

 

This performance will not be livestreamed, but the August 8th performance will be.  Click here for more information. 

SPONSORED BY THE KEATING FAMILY FOUNDATION

Let’s go hand in hand, not one before another.

Shakespeare’s riotous farce of mistaken identity, The Comedy of Errors, brings double trouble to the bustling port city of Ephesus when two sets of twins—separated at birth—unexpectedly cross paths, unleashing a whirlwind of mayhem and mirth.

In this fast-paced comedy bursting with physical humor, outrageous confusion, and joyful surprise, husbands are mistaken for strangers, servants are denied their own names, and no one can tell friend from foe. As misunderstandings multiply and tempers flare, the laughter never lets up.

Filled with rapid-fire wit and escalating absurdity, The Comedy of Errors showcases Shakespeare at his most playful. Don’t miss this crowd-pleasing classic, directed by HSF Artistic Director Jack Young.

Since 1975, the Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF) has brought high-quality, accessible performances to our diverse community each summer. Founded by Dr. Sidney Berger as a professional extension of the UH School of Theatre & Dance, HSF is an Equity company where UH students perform alongside seasoned professionals to explore our common humanity.

This performance will have open captioning on August 4 and will be Audio Described on August 6

All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!

Try Something New!

Why see Comedy of Errors

      • Twice the Twins, Twice the Laughs: When everyone looks the same, confusion reigns and the comedy never stops.
      • Zero Barrier to Entry: No Shakespeare experience required — the story is clear, energetic, and perfect for first-time theatergoers.
      • Big, easy laughs: a fast-paced comedy full of mistaken identities, physical humor, and nonstop chaos that feels surprisingly modern.

Plan your visit!

Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a Miller regular, it’s always good to have a plan. Click below for rules, tips & tricks — so you know what to bring, what to expect, and how to make the most of your night!

This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) from our website one day prior to the performance starting at 10:00 AM through noon the day of the show, or until tickets run out. We always reserve plenty of tickets available for in-person pick up at the box office, which opens an hour before the show starts. As always, open seating on the hill. Our shows go on rain or shine!

For more information on tickets and seating click here.

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All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Friday, July 31, 2026
8:15 pm (2h 15′)