RSC Live: The Merry Wives of Windsor

John Falstaff, a down-and-out schemer, targets the affluent wives of two local gentlemen in hopes of securing a lavish retirement. However, he underestimates the cunning nature of the women of Windsor, who cleverly devise a plan to teach him a lesson. Amidst a backdrop of comedic rivalries, jealousies, and grand egos, Falstaff finds himself caught in a web of his own making. With a quirky mix of characters—a bumbling Englishman, a witty Welshman, and a flamboyant Frenchman—the antics unfold, revealing that in Windsor, the women are truly in charge.