Details

Based on Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, a comedy of deceit, ego and trickery in which the (almost) good wives of Windsor give Sir John Falstaff his come-uppance. A new production to re-open The House after its refurbishment. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. New production.

Cast/Performers

Bryn Terfel (Falstaff), Barbara Frittoli (Alice Ford), Bernadette Manca si Nissa (Mistress Quickly), Diana Montague (Meg Page), Desiree Rancatore (Nannetta), Roberto Frontali (Ford), Kenneth Tarver (Fenton), Robin Leggate (Dr Caius), Peter Hoare (Bardolpho), Gwynne Howell (Pistola)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Book by: Shakespeare
Lyrics: Boito
Company: Royal Opera
Director: Graham Vick
Conductor: Bernard Haitink
Design: Paul Brown
Lighting: Thomas Webster