Outdoor Theatre: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Join award-winning Illyria Theatre in the gardens at Hanbury Hall as they perform William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor on Saturday 30 August.
- Booking essential
Falstaff is skint. Dismissing his band of reprobate followers is insufficient to shore up his finances. So he decides to seduce the wives of two merchants in the hope of relieving them of some of their wealth. Mistress Page and Mistress Ford are best friends who keep no secrets from one another - so when they receive identical love letters from Falstaff the outraged women vow to share revenge. But Falstaff endures humiliation, terror, even physical pain in his repeated amorous pursuits. What can the merry wives do to teach him a lesson he’ll never forget?
Performed in the great outdoors by five phenomenal actors, this fast-paced production has been created using only the First Folio text - the most authoritative edition of Shakespeare’s plays. Join the sensational international-award-winning Illyria this summer for a night of laughter and hijinks under the stars.
Running time: 140-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £18.00 |
| Child | £12.00 |
| Family 1A 3C | £46.00 |
| Family 2A 2C | £50.00 |
| Family 2A 3C | £60.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
When you arrive at the venue, parking is available in the main visitor car park. The performance area is located on the events lawn, to the right hand side of the Hall.
- What to bring and wear
Make sure you bring a blanket or chair to sit on, weather-appropriate gear, and a picnic if you wish.
- Accessibility
The performance area is approx. 180 meters from the visitor car park, on the events lawn next to the Hall. A buggy will be available to transport you from the car park to the performance area if needed. The performance area is wheelchair accessible, and there is an accessible toilet in the café.
- Other
For those wishing to purchase refreshments, the Stables Café will be open before the performance begins and during the interval. Toilets are located in the Stableyard, adjacent to the café facility.
Upcoming events
February Half-Term: Terrific Trees Trail
Discover some of our favourite trees in the gardens at Hanbury Hall this February half-term.
Ghost Tree Trail
Pick up a free trail and find out more about the ghost trees that can be found in the parkland at Hanbury Hall.
Guided Parkland Walks
Discover the history of Hanbury Hall’s parkland on a guided walk with one of our experienced volunteer guides.
February Half-Term: Four Seasons Tree Crafts
Make your own tree that celebrates the changing seasons in our craft sessions in the Long Gallery this February half term.