Illyria Theatre The Merry Wives of Windsor 2025

Illyria

The Merry Wives of Windsor

by William Shakespeare

Falstaff is skint. He decides his only option is to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But the women are best friends, and of course they spill their hearts to each other every day… Scandalised not just that Falstaff wrote to them but that he sent them identical love-letters, they vow to play tricks on him when he comes calling. Finally, with the help of their husbands and friends, the merry wives lure him to a haunted forest and teach him a lesson he won’t forget! Illyria is an intrepid band of five actors who perform Shakespeare’s plays direct from the First Folio, the most authoritative edition of Shakespeare’s plays. It’s fast, it’s polished and it’s spoken beautifully. Illyria last performed this hilarious play in 2008 and we can’t wait to bring it back!

Performed by Illyria in the great outdoors, this fast-paced, polished, beautifully spoken production has been created using only the First Folio text, the most authoritative edition of Shakespeare’s plays. Illyria first performed this terrific play more than two decades ago to critical acclaim worldwide. This summer it returns for a third time: passionate, poetic, and utterly gripping!

Running time (approx): 2hrs 20min (inc 20 minute interval)
Suitable for all ages.

Please bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic.
Only assistance dogs are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible.

Event Details

Doors Open at 7:30PM
Starts at 7.45PM

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Saturday, 19 July
Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham
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