Outdoor Theatre Evening: The Merry Wives of Windsor

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16
Aug

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

Address

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford

Venue

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Booking


  • Other Prices

    Adults: £15.50, Children under 16: £8.50, Children under 5: Free (no booking required)

Overview

  • Event times

    Doors open: 6.15pm
    Performance starts: 7pm
    Performance ends: 9pm approx (includes a 20 minute interval)

  • Subject

    Special Event


Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company at RHS Garden Hyde Hall this August for an outdoor performance of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

"Wives may be merry, and yet honest too!"
 
Sir John Falstaff, 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 ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by playing a series of hilarious tricks on the knight.
 
Expect memorable music nestled amongst Shakespeare’s poignant poetry as the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons put their own innovative and interactive spin on this classic comedy.

Food Hampers

  • Food hampers are available to pre-book. Minimum order 2 Covers. £25.50 per person
  • The Hamper include:
    • Anti-Pasti - Cured Ham's, Salami's, Black Bomber Cheddar and Brie
    • Fish Box - Smoked Salmon, Prawns, Marie Rose Sauce and Lemon
    • Vegan Selection - Mixed Grain Tabbouleh with Pomegranate & Greek Yoghurt. Provençale Olives, Picked Artichokes and Sun Blushed Tomatoes
    • Ploughman's Choice - Shropshir Sausage Roll and Homemade Scotch Egg, A selection of Artisan Breads and Butter, Garden Chopped Salad. 
    • Refresh - Fresh Fruit Salad, Fruit Juice or Water. 
    • Drinks available to add on to your Hamper (cost applies)
  • For all hamper enquiries and bookings please email: [email protected].


Additional info

  • No seating is provided, please bring your own picnic mats and chairs (no gazebos or tents)
  • Please note this is an all-weather event. The event will only be cancelled in extreme weather
  • Please bring your own picnics and beverages to enjoy.
  • The Clover Café is open prior to the performance for beverages and light snacks.

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