

There’s more than a hint of reality TV to this modern production of Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy, directed by Fiona Laird.
Down on his luck in the suburbs, Sir John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating his comeuppance amid a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos.
For a fat Englishman, a Welshman and a Frenchman, the only way is Windsor ... RSC Associate Artist David Troughton takes on the role of Sir John following his masterful performance in Titus Andronicus last year.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes, including an interval
Tue 18 Dec
Audio-described and captioned performance
Described by Ellie Packer & Julia Grundy and captioned by Beverly Ward
Wed 2 Jan
Post-show talk
Free to same-day ticket holders
Presented by the Barbican. The Royal Shakespeare Company is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. The RSC Acting Companies are generously supported by The Gatsby Charitable Foundation and The Kovner Foundation
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Read: Essex Merry Wives (The Pool)
'The RSC’s Merry Wives Of Windsor locates the action in Essex, so expect loud jewellery, louder laughs and brilliant, bolshy women' - The Pool on The Merry Wives of Windsor
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Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
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Spaces for wheelchair users in the rear of the Stalls (four) and row B of the upper circle (four), both with companion seats. Row B is reached via a platform lift, and staff will be happy to help you. Seats in the back row of the Stalls are suitable for people with limited mobility.
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Audio-described performances and amplified sound
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