The Merry Wives of WindsorPerformance Dates: Wednesday 20th July – Saturday 23rd July 2022
Performance Times: 7.45pm (plus an additional 2pm matinee on Sat 23rd July) Performance Venue: Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon Mayhem's annual Shakespeare in the park returns this July with The Merry Wives of Windsor, a timeless comedy of romantic misdemeanours which sees the down on his cash and luck, Sir John Falstaff, attempt to hustle his way to an early retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Double-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound as the ladies in question, Mistress Page and Mistress Ford discover his tricks and decide to have a bit of fun of their own at Falstaff’s expense. Meanwhile, Mr Ford decides to use the opportunity to test his wife’s fidelity, and elsewhere in Windsor, the Pages' daughter Anne is pursued by three suitors, all three of whom are paying Mistress Quickly to help promote their cause. AUDITIONS Audition Dates: 8th & 9th May 2022 (Recalls 16th May) Download an audition pack now! |
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Matt Bentley Venue Producers: Elinor Morgan Jones & Stuart Bridge Show Producers: Emma Batchelor |
SEATING PLAN - Separate rug and chair zones will be in operation and chairs must not be used in rug areas. Hire chairs are available, but must be selected at the time of booking. Additional hire chairs will not be available at the park. Please bring your own rugs or seating if you are not hiring chairs.
ACCESSIBILITY - All performances will feature amplified sound. Wheelchair and accessible access can be arranged - please contact us in advance.
TOILETS & HAND SANITISER - Individual portaloo toilet facilities will be provided, along with hand sanitising stations when you enter and exit the performance area.
FOOD & DRINK - Picnics are welcome. We ask that you please take all rubbish with you when you leave the park.
DOGS - Although allowed in Cannizaro Park, dogs will not be allowed within the Italian Gardens on performance days.
CANCELLATION - We will only cancel a performance if absolutely necessary due to adverse weather conditions or a change in COVID safety guidelines.
ACCESSIBILITY - All performances will feature amplified sound. Wheelchair and accessible access can be arranged - please contact us in advance.
TOILETS & HAND SANITISER - Individual portaloo toilet facilities will be provided, along with hand sanitising stations when you enter and exit the performance area.
FOOD & DRINK - Picnics are welcome. We ask that you please take all rubbish with you when you leave the park.
DOGS - Although allowed in Cannizaro Park, dogs will not be allowed within the Italian Gardens on performance days.
CANCELLATION - We will only cancel a performance if absolutely necessary due to adverse weather conditions or a change in COVID safety guidelines.