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. Sponsored (1999) by Prudential plc. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Running time 3 hours.

Cast/Performers

Paolo Gavanelli (Falstaff), Patricia Schuman (Alice), Simon Keenlyside (Ford), Steve Davislim (Fenton), Bernadette Manca di Nissa (Mistress Quickly), Robin Leggate (Dr Caius), Peter Hoare (Bardolfo), Gwynne Howell (Pistola), Jenny Grahn (Jenny Grahn), Leah-Marian Jones (Meg Page)

Creatives/Company

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