The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe Tickets
About The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe
Don’t miss Shakespeare’s comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, returning to the London stage at the Globe Theatre. Book The Merry Wives of Windsor tickets on TodayTix.
This summer, see the classic tale of mischief, love, and deceit set in Elizabethan England. In The Merry Wives of Windsor, Sir John Falstaff comes up with a solution to solve his financial woes—he attempts to seduce two wealthy wives, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. However, his foolproof plan fails when the women compare the identical notes that he sent them. Together with their husbands, they seek to play a trick on Falstaff.
The Merry Wives of Windsor in London has an expert creative team at its helm–it is directed by Sean Holmes (Much Ado About Nothing), the designer is Grace Smart (Much Ado About Nothing), the composer is Frew (Canary and the Crow), and Associate Artistic Director is Sean Holmes (Romeo and Juliet).
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe cast and creative team
Director: Sean Holmes
Design: Grace Smart
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Bridge
Directions from tube: Exit the station, following signs for the River Thames/South Bank. As you reach the river, head west and the Globe is by the Tate Modern on the south side of the river.
More information about The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe
The Merry Wives of Windsor is a play featuring an exceptional cast, including Corrina Buchan, Jolyon Coy, Samuel Creasey, George Fouracres, Christopher Logan, Tré Medley, Marcus Olale, Emma Pallant, LJ Parkinson, Katherine Pearce, Danielle Phillips, Sophie Russell, and Adam Wadsworth.
Sean Holmes said, “I’m really excited to start working on our production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. We have a brilliant comedic cast and a super creative team, who are all ready to rediscover and find the freshness in one of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedies.”
This show has a long history of performances, dating back to its publication in 1602. In 1986, the Royal Shakespeare Company production earned an Olivier Award for Director of the Year, and the 1980 Royal Shakespeare Company production earned Ben Kingsley an Olivier Award nomination for Comedy Performance of the Year.
What to watch for
- The Merry Wives of Windsor was one of Shakespeare's first plays to be staged after the theatres re-opened following the Interregnum.
- This comedy is a spin-off from the Henry IV plays. The Merry Wives of Windsor reimagines the character of Falstaff.
- Orson Welles wrote, directed, and starred in the 1966 film Chimes as Midnight (released in most of Europe as Falstaff), which was based on The Merry Wives of Windsor.
- In 2021, a new adaptation of The Merry Wives of Windsor debuted at NYC's Shakespeare in the Park, which set the production in a West African immigrant community in present-day Harlem.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe about?
Don’t miss Shakespeare’s comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, returning to the London stage at the Globe Theatre. See the classic tale of mischief, love, and deceit set in Elizabethan England.
Which theatre is The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe at?
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe is at London's Globe Theatre, which is located at Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT.
How do you get tickets for The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe?
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How much are tickets for The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe?
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe tickets start at £8.
Who wrote The Merry Wives of Windsor?
William Shakespeare is the playwright.
Who directed The Merry Wives of Windsor?
Sean Holmes directs the show.
Is The Merry Wives of Windsor appropriate for kids?
There is not currently an age guideline for this classic comedy.
Is The Merry Wives of Windsor good?
The Merry Wives of Windsor is a beloved Shakespearean classic that has stood the test of time, having been staged countless times worldwide since its first performance in 1602. This comedy of mischief is the perfect summer show for audiences.
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