James Corden Back at the National Theatre

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The 18th century play “The Servant of Two Masters” – by Carlo Goldoni - is a comedy that has entertained audiences for centuries and contains within it a series of iconic set pieces, making it a renowned and celebrated work. It has now been revealed that the show will be appearing in the capital once again in 2011, following in the footsteps of the famous 2000 production at the Young Vic, with the National Theatre becoming its home on this occasion. But with comic mishaps at its heart, it requires a proven comedy talent to bring the show to life and it has also been revealed that James Corden will be returning to the National to portray the part of Truffaldino.

So audiences with theatre tickets to witness “The Servant of Two Masters” from May 2011 will be able to witness a live performance of an actor who has regularly appeared on our television screens over the years. Corden found a large fan base with the hit sitcom “Gavin and Stacey” and since then has rarely been off our screens, with credits such as “Horne and Corden”, “James Corden’s World Cup Live”, “Lesbian Vampire Killers” and a host of talk shows and panel shows.

“The Servant of Two Masters” focuses mainly on the character of Truffaldino and the comic exploit he is embroiled with as he becomes the servant to two masters, hoping it will provide him with extra food. One of the masters is Beatrice, who has arrived in Venice disguised as her murdered brother to set plans in motion to marry Florindo who, as it happens, is her brother’s killer and also the second master to Truffaldino. So London theatre audiences will witness Corden as he attempts to satisfy the needs of two employers as his secret is regularly under threat from exposure.

In addition to his screen credits, Corden has also appeared in various stage shows in the past. His most famous was a previous National Theatre production in the form of “The History Boys”, which also appeared on stages around the world, alongside credits such as “A Respectable Wedding” at the Young Vic.

The Servant of Two Masters, which is to be adapted by Richard Bean, appears at the National Theatre from May 2011.