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The Merry Wives of Windsor

Enjoy a madcap take on Shakespeare's classic comedy in this outdoor theatre spectacular at Speke Hall.

  • Booking essential

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But, wise to his wily ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by playing a series of hilarious tricks on the nincompoop knight. Expect silly slapstick, abundant anachronisms and memorable music nestled amongst Shakespeare’s poignant poetry as the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons put their own innovative and interactive spin on this classic comedy.

Make the most of early bird pricing on adult and family tickets - available up to and including April 7.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Early bird£16.00
Adult Standard£18.00
Child 5 - 17£10.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Under 5£0.00
Family Early bird (2 Adults 2 Children)£45.00
Family Standard (2 Adults 2 Children)£50.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for all ages

Meeting point

Enter via Visitor Reception from the car park. You will be directed to the North Lawn where the performance will take place.

What to bring and wear

We advise bringing something comfy to sit on and wearing plenty of layers - even if it's a lovely sunny day, it can get chilly on the North Lawn at night.

Accessibility

The North Lawn is fully accessible with some slight slopes.

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