Proteus loves Julia in Verona, Valentine loves Silvia in Milan. However when Proteus meets Silvia, he falls for her too, as well as the heartbroken Julia pieces out in pursuit.

This delightful and sometimes disquieting early comedy of love lost and found offers lyrical poetry, disguise, clowning, outlaws, and a most unreliable dog.

Proteus is played by Michael Maloney and Valentine by Damian Lewis. Silvia can be Saskia Wickham, Julia is definitely Lucy Robinson, and John Woodvine takes on Launce.