Merry Wives of Windsor
This comedy featuring Sir John Falstaff was first published in 1602, though believed to have been written sometime before 1597.
Sir John Falstaff, staying in Windsor and down on his luck, decides to restore his fortunes by seducing the wives of two wealthy citizens.
He sends Mistress Page and Mistress Ford identical love letters, but they discover his double dealing and set about turning the tables, arranging an assignation at Mistress Ford's house.
Frank Ford has heard of Falstaff's plan and decides to test his wife's fidelity. Pretending to be Master Broom, he pays Falstaff to seduce his wife on his behalf, twice almost catching them together.
The Pages' daughter Anne is pursued by three suitors. The French physician Doctor Caius is her mother's choice, whilst her father prefers Slender, Justice Shallow's kinsman. Anne herself is in love with Fenton.
Mistress Quickly is being paid by all three suitors to promote their cause.
A duel between Doctor Caius and Parson Evans is averted when the Host of the Garter Inn plays a trick on them, and they in turn pay him back.
In Windsor Great Park at night, Falstaff is set up for his final punishment - and one of Anne Page's suitors is successful.
Show dates: 19/09/2018 - 22/09/2018
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Cast
| Member Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Hardacre | Slender |
| Bernie Mundy | Shallow |
| Simon Birkett | Sir Hugh Evans |
| Alice Coton | Anne Page |
| Richard Wright | Falstaff |
| Nick Barlow | Pistol |
| Jonathan Miller | Nim |
| Catriona Eagle | Mistress Quickly |
| Ken Edmonds | Doctor Caius |
| Roberta Bass | Simple |
| Natalie Hope | Jill Rugby |
| Niamh McGrogan | Mistress Ford |
| Sarah Galton | Mistress Page |
| Jonathan Sansam | Fenton |
| Dave Palmer | Frank Ford |
| Mark Caney | George Page |
| Jack McGrogan | Robin |
| Claire Hak | The Dancers |
| Jenny Hailes | The Dancers |
| Tina Eyers | The Dancers |
| Stacey English | The Dancers |
| Samantha Elgar | The Dancers |
| Carol Phillimore | The Dancers |
| Janice Holwill | The Dancers |
| Annette Papworth | The Dancers |
| David Papworth | The Dancers |
| Sarah Stott | The Dancers |
| Jo Scammell | The Dancers |
Production Team
| Member Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tina Eyers | Choreographer |
| Charlie Watkins | Stage Manager |
| Pat Watkins | Props |
| Liz Carey | Props |
| Graham Brown | Lighting and Sound |
| Louise Sansam | Costumes |
| Freda Brown | Prompt |
| Helen Makin | Make up |
| Ken Edmonds | Publicity |
| Emma Lanfranchi | Programme |
| Richard Wright | Poster design |
| Charlie Watkins | Stage Construction |
| Chris Spray | Stage Construction |
| Julie Spray | Stage Construction |
| Frank Bonetti | Stage Construction |
| Marcia Hein | Stage Construction |
| Connor Young | Stage Construction |
| Janice Holwill | Stage hands and townsfolk on stage |
| Carol Phillimore | Stage hands and townsfolk on stage |
| Samantha Elgar | Stage hands and townsfolk on stage |
| Jenny Hailes | Stage hands and townsfolk on stage |
| Robert Maxwell Wood | Set Painting |
| Adam Lanfranchi | Photography |
| Adam Lanfranchi | Programme |
| Richard Wright | Director |