posted 8th September 2025
The image of Falstaff in the laundry basket is inspired by an 18th Century painting by Heinrich Fussli.
Shakespeare in the Spring
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Rehearsals are progressing well for this light-hearted Shakespearean romp, under the watchful eye of Director Ian Potts.
Whilst the play is being performed in Elizabethan style costume, the humour and tales of the folk who live in the lively community of Windsor carries many themes familiar to a modern audience and remains entertaining and fresh.
Much humour is to be found in the plotting of Mistress Page and Mistress Ford to expose the lascivious doings of the lecherous Falstaff and teach him a lesson. Meanwhile the Pages’ daughter Anne has fallen for Fenton whose heart is true, but whose pockets are lacking. Each of Anne’s parents are promoting another suitor for her hand - the foppish Slender or Dr Caius. Can love conquer all in the end?
If you have not already seen them do take a look at the portraits in the ‘Merry Wives of Windsor Gallery’ on Estuary Players’ Facebook page. Estuary Players as you have never seen them before! In case anyone is wondering, these characterful images have been created through the magic of AI.
Just a reminder that performance dates at Matthews Hall are 21-24 April 2026 at 7.30 pm each evening. Pre-Booked Admission £14.00 by telephone 01392 661570 or via the website: www.topshamestuaryplayers.org.uk.
Admission on the door is £15.00
We look forward to seeing you there.
Clare Philbrock
Chair of Trustees
