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. Revival, sung in English.

Cast/Performers

Conal Coad (Falstaff), Josephine Barstow (Alice), Yvonne Howard (Meg), Frances McCafferty (Mistress Quickly), Steven Sloane

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Book by: Shakespeare
Lyrics: Boito
Company: Opera North
Director(s): Matthew Warchus (original), Caroline Giles (revival)
Design: Laura Hopkins
Lighting: Peter Mumford

Falstaff

Falstaff (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T592412840. Details of all Falstaff archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1930

Archive Listings

2 Mar 00 to 4 Mar 00	Grand Theatre and Opera House Leeds, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
23 Feb 00 to 26 Feb 00	Theatre Royal Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Feb 00 to 18 Feb 00	Opera House Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive
9 Feb 00 to 12 Feb 00	Theatre Royal Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Jan 00 to 4 Feb 00	Grand Theatre and Opera House Leeds, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Sunday Times: 11Jan01:
The staging comes up new-minted, a paragon of ensemble opera at its inimitable best.

User Reviews

Sunday Times (11Jan01): The staging comes up new-minted, a paragon of ensemble opera at its inimitable best.

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