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The Merry Wives of Windsor

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

By: William Shakespeare
Narrated by: Dinsdale Landen, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Penny Downie, Nicholas Woodeson, Phillip Jackson, Clive Swift
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It is said that Queen Elizabeth gave Shakespeare two weeks to write this play that showcases her favorite comedic character, Sir John Falstaff.

The dissolute Falstaff plans to seduce Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, two "Merry Wives of Windsor," there by gaining access to their husbands' wealth. The two women have the old rogue's measure, however, and Falstaff's plots lead only to his own humiliation. But the merry wives themselves fall prey to plotting as their plans to prevent Mistress Page's daughter Anne from marrying the young man she loves are frustrated in their turn.

Dinsdale Landen is Falstaff. Sylvestra Le Touzel plays Mistress Ford and Penny Downie is Mistress Page. Nicholas Woodeson is Ford, Phillip Jackson is Page, and Clive Swift plays Justice Shallow.

Public Domain (P)2014 Blackstone Audio Drama & Plays Shakespeare Marriage
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Through this production I have grown to love Merry Wives of Windsor. Dont go into it expecting Hamlet, but if you are looking for a silly, fun, time you will not be disappointed! Unlike some of Shakespeare's comedies, this play has aged really well and is genuinely very funny, with a message that is very pertinent to modern times: (Wives may be merry, and yet honest too).

This production sees all the characters realised very well, and really plays up the humour. I love the Arkangel series. It can do no wrong in my eyes. The fact that all their productions are completely unabridged is a god send for students looking for an accessable way in to Shakespeare.

Fantastic production of a brilliant play

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I wanted to understand Shakespeare, and now I do.
Brilliant, thank you.
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