Composer

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But, wise to his wily ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by playing a series of hilarious tricks on the nincompoop knight.

The Merry Wives of Windsor - The Pantaloons

Blackfriars Arts Centre

Join us in the Coade Theatre to celebrate our 50th anniversary year with an unforgettable Gala Concert compèred by renowned writer and radio presenter Natalie Wheen. At the orchestra podium, conductors Jose Miguel Esandi, Jeremy Carnall and Sonia Ben-Santamaria, will take you on a journey through a spectacular selection of music featuring soloists Brindley Sherratt, Anna Patalong and Letitia Vitelaru, emerging artists and the wall of sound Dorset Opera Festival Chorus.

50th Anniversary Gala Concert

Bryanston School

Today’s programme begins with the overture to Otto Nicolai's The Merry Wives of Windsor, based on Shakespeare’s comedy of the same name. Masquerades and mischief-makers steal the show, duplicitous suitors fall foul of plotting friends, and a late-night wedding celebration rounds off the madness under a gleaming full moon.

Otto Nicolai

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 5 Jan, 2025

New Year's Concert · Staatskapelle Halle

Past events

Sep 27, 2024

The Merry Wives of Windsor - The Pantaloons · Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre

Jul 26, 2024

50th Anniversary Gala Concert · Dorset Opera Festival

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