The Merry Wives of Windsor - RSC at the Barbican
Down on his luck in the suburbs, Sir John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos. For a fat Englishman, a Welshman and a Frenchman, the only way is Windsor...
Fiona Laird directs RSC Associate Artist David Troughton as Falstaff following his recent acclaimed performance in Titus Andronicus (2017).
★★★★ ‘Where Shakespeare meets the only way is Essex’ Daily Telegraph
★★★★ ‘Ablaze with energy… a delight’ Independent
★★★★ ‘Only a stone could not delight in David Troughton’s Falstaff’ Sunday Times
Director: Fiona Laird
Designer: Lez Brotherston
Lighting: Tim Mitchell
Music: Fiona Laird
Sound: Gregory Clarke
Physical Comedy Director: Toby Park
Choreographer: Sam Spencer-Lane
Fights: Tom Jordan
- Access Information
18 December
Audio-described and captioned performance
Described by Ellie Packer & Julia Grundy and captioned by Beverly Ward
- Address
Barbican - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after booking.
- Duration
Running time to be confirmed
- Good To Know
The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers' control. If in doubt please check with the Box Office before booking.
- How Does It Work
You will receive a booking confirmation email.
Please print the booking confirmation and bring it on the day, a minimum of 30 minutes before the performance start time. You will also need to present the card used to purchase the tickets as valid ID.
- Times
7th December 2018 - 5th January 2019
- Where Do I Go
Barbican Centre - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Barbican Theatre, London
Barbican - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS