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The Merry Wives of Windsor

William Shakespeare

Here is some more detailed information on the content of The Merry Wives of Windsor, to help prepare you or those you are bringing with you to see the show.

  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    12 Jul - 7 Sep 2024 Book Tickets
  • Running time:

    2 hrs 50 mins (including a 20 mins interval)

Next performance:

12 July, 7:15PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon

Live theatre is exciting. It can be loud, bright, shocking at times, and occasionally some of the effects we use, or the themes our productions explore, can trigger distressing emotions.

We know that some of our audiences appreciate detailed information on the content of our shows in order to make informed decisions and to prepare themselves, or members of their party, including those with additional needs.

If there are specific themes you are concerned about, you can call our Box Office team on 01789 331111, from midday to 6pm (UK time) Monday to Friday to find out more about our shows and what they contain.

Further information about The Merry Wives of Windsor can be found on our Assisted Performances page.

SONIC STORY

We offer a sonic story for The Merry Wives of Windsor. This is a graphic which highlights the key sounds from throughout the performance. It's available to all audience members, but we hope it will be particularly useful for anyone who might benefit from understanding the sensory elements of the show before they see it.

Download The Merry Wives of Windsor sonic story

 

THE Merry Wives of Windsor

This production features:

  • Live music  

  • Flashing lights

  • Gunshots

  • Sudden loud noises and sound effects

  • Haze and smoke

  • E-cigarettes

  • Adultery

  • Violence

  • Bullying in the form of body-shaming

  • Manipulative and domineering behaviour

  • References to alcohol and characters drinking alcohol on stage

  • References to drugs and characters taking drugs on stage

This page will be continuously updated as the production is rehearsed and will be finalised on 12 June 2024.