The Merry Wives of Windsor
by William Shakespeare
Double-meanings, disguises, dirty laundry, a Welsh windbag and a French doctor abound as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. But the ‘Merry Wives’ quickly cotton on to his tricks and decide to have a bit of fun of their own at Falstaff’s expense… Merry Wives is an absolute hoot!
Tradition has it that The Merry Wives of Windsor was written at the request of Queen Elizabeth I. After watching Henry IV Part I, she asked Shakespeare to write a play showing Falstaff in love…
Whirlow Brook Hall, Sheffield, 10 July at 7pm
Cromford Mill, 11 July at 7pm
Eyam Hall, 13 July at 2pm
Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne, 17 July at 7pm
Over Haddon Village Hall, 18 July at 7pm
Park Ranger's House, Chatsworth, 19 July at 2pm and 7pm
Talking Heads
by Alan Bennett
Join us for three of Alan Bennett's glorious Talking Heads.
Bakewell Town Hall, 8 August
The Tudor Hall, Bakewell Old House Museum, 9 August
The Imperial Rooms, Matlock, 10 August
Still Life
by Noel Coward
You might not have heard of Still Life, but you've almost certainly seen it - in the guise of one of the most famous film romances of all time - Brief Encounter.
Join is in the autumn as the nights draw in and you want something warm and cosy to occupy your evening!
Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale, 16/17/18 October
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