The Merry Wives of Windsor: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Christopher Luscombe's triumphant 2008 production of The Merry Wives of Windsor returns to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre this summer.

About the Merry Wives of Windsor

Imagining that Mistress Ford and Mistress Page have each fallen for him, the fat knight Sir John Falstaff decides to seduce them both, as much for their husbands' money as for their personal charms.

Wise to the old rogue's tricks, the women turn the tables on him with a series of humiliating assignations and a very damp, extremely smelly laundry basket.

The Merry Wives of Windsor at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

This charming and exuberant production of The Merry Wives of Windsor was a huge success when it first appeared at the Globe in 2008.

The Merry Wives of Windsor celebrates the foundations of the modern TV sitcom. You'll see many of the characters from the Globe Theatre's other shows this summer: Henry IV Part 1 and Part 2.

This hugely entertaining production features vibrant designs from Janet Bird, and Nigel Hess's delightful score.