Statements (231)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Menaechmi
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Comedy_of_Errors
gptkb:film Various films stage adaptations Menaechmi (musical) The Menaechmi (film) The Menaechmi (musical) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
Musicals
Operas |
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:5
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| gptkbp:available_formats |
Audio recordings.
Online texts. Printed editions. Video adaptations. |
| gptkbp:based_on |
The Menaechmi (play)
Menaechmi by Plautus |
| gptkbp:box_office |
£1 million
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:The_Wife
gptkb:Erotium gptkb:Pseudolus gptkb:The_Merchant gptkb:Menaechmus_of_Syracuse gptkb:Menaechmus_of_Epidamnum |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Menaechmus of Epidamnum faces challenges.
Menaechmus of Syracuse grows in understanding. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Menaechmus of Syracuse is mistaken for Menaechmus of Epidamnum
Erotium is courtesan Erotium is pursued by Menaechmus of Epidamnum Menaechmus of Epidamnum is wealthy merchant Menaechmus of Syracuse seeks his brother Pseudolus aids in the confusion Pseudolus creates schemes to resolve conflicts Pseudolus is servant to Menaechmus of Epidamnum Menaechmus of Epidamnum is unaware of his twin's arrival Erotium is love interest of Menaechmus of Epidamnum Menaechmus of Syracuse is twin brother of Menaechmus of Epidamnum |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Stephen_Sondheim
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
studied in literature courses
well-received in antiquity Continues to be studied in literature. Well-received in ancient Rome. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced Western literature
influenced comedic storytelling Influenced Western comedy remains a staple in theatre repertoires shaped the genre of farce contributed to the development of situational comedy |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Explores themes of identity.
Reflects societal norms of the time. early example of farce Represents Roman comedic tradition. influential in Roman theatre |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Richard_Lester
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Richard_Eyre
Classical theater directors. Various modern directors. |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:John_Glen
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
circa 200 BC
c. 200 BC |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:David_Ives
c. 1500s |
| gptkbp:follows |
The Menaechmi (play)
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Monarch Translated into multiple languages. depicts social norms of the time reflects Roman society Adapted for contemporary audiences. Modernized for relevance. Performed in various cultural contexts. Retained original themes. influenced by Greek New Comedy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Menaechmi
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Shakespeare's_Comedy_of_Errors
inspired various adaptations Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:The_Comedy_of_Errors
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Aristophanes.
Greek New Comedy. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Molière modern comedy |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Menander's_Dyskolos
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Latin
English |
| gptkbp:lyricist |
gptkb:Stephen_Sondheim
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Erotium
gptkb:Pseudolus gptkb:Menaechmus_of_Syracuse gptkb:Menaechmus_of_Epidamnum |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Eric_Rogers
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Mark_Gatiss
gptkb:Matt_Smith gptkb:Alan_Rickman gptkb:Jenna_Coleman gptkb:Natalia_Tena gptkb:David_Mitchell gptkb:Judi_Dench gptkb:Michael_Gambon gptkb:Rami_Malek gptkb:John_Simm gptkb:Alex_Kingston gptkb:Tom_Hollander gptkb:Tamsin_Greig gptkb:Simon_Russell_Beale gptkb:Erotium gptkb:Pseudolus gptkb:Stephen_Mangan gptkb:Catherine_Tate gptkb:David_Bradley gptkb:David_Tennant gptkb:Gary_Oldman gptkb:Olivia_Colman gptkb:Richard_Harris gptkb:Helena_Bonham_Carter gptkb:Matthew_David_Lewis gptkb:Christopher_Eccleston gptkb:Billie_Piper gptkb:Imogen_Stubbs gptkb:David_Walliams gptkb:Emma_Watson gptkb:John_Bishop gptkb:John_Cleese gptkb:Peter_Capaldi gptkb:David_Suchet gptkb:James_Phelps gptkb:Richard_Griffiths gptkb:Rufus_Sewell gptkb:Ben_Whishaw gptkb:Daniel_Radcliffe gptkb:John_Hurt gptkb:Matthew_Kelly gptkb:Tom_Felton gptkb:David_Thewlis gptkb:Jodie_Whittaker gptkb:Bonnie_Wright gptkb:Derek_Jacobi gptkb:Sir_Ruth_Wilson gptkb:John_Barrowman gptkb:Oliver_Phelps gptkb:Hugh_Bonneville gptkb:Evanna_Lynch gptkb:Samantha_Bond gptkb:Menaechmus_of_Syracuse gptkb:Roger_Allam gptkb:Menaechmus_of_Epidamnum gptkb:Rupert_Grint gptkb:Freema_Agyeman gptkb:Rupert_Graves gptkb:Sir_Richard_Ayoade |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
still performed today
performed internationally performed at festivals performed in theaters performed in universities performed in adaptations performed in ancient Rome Modern theater productions University adaptations |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' I am he, and he is I.'
' I am he, and he is me.' ' I am not the man you think I am.' ' What is yours is mine.' ' You are mistaken, my friend.' |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
' The Twins'
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| gptkbp:official_language |
gptkb:Latin
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| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:Improvisation
Physical comedy farce performed in ancient Rome revived in Renaissance adapted in modern theatre |
| gptkbp:plot_summary |
identity confusion
family reunions romantic entanglements comedic misunderstandings Two identical twins separated at birth. twins separated at birth two identical twins separated at birth Mistaken identities lead to comedic situations. One twin searches for the other. |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
c. 200 BC
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:2014
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Peter_Rogers
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
First century BC
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
1962-12-01
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1962
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| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
analyzed for cultural significance
analyzed for character development Examined in literary studies. Interpreted through various critical lenses. analyzed for themes of identity analyzed for comedic techniques analyzed for plot structure Analyzed for its comedic techniques. Discussed in theater history. |
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:T._E._B._Clarke
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Province
gptkb:Syracuse |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
five acts
|
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Jill_Adams
gptkb:Maggie_Smith gptkb:Ronnie_Corbett gptkb:Tommy_Cooper |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:class gptkb:military_operation gptkb:family love family reunion love and jealousy identity and self |
| gptkbp:theme |
mistaken identity
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| gptkbp:themes |
Family relationships
Love and desire the complexity of relationships Mistaken identity mistaken identity the duality of human nature the absurdity of life the role of chance |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Plautus
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