CHATSWORTH PLAYERS PRESENT
The Merry Wives of Windsor
We are delighted to welcome back the Chatsworth Players
for one night in the Wildhive meadow.
Thursday 17th July 2025 - 7pm
Wives may be merry and yet honest too.
Join the Chatsworth Players in the meadow as they return to Callow Hall to perform The Merry Wives of Windsor.
First published in 1602, Shakespeare's comedy is about the scheming Sir John Falstaff who tries to seduce two married women for their money, only to be repeatedly outwitted and humiliated by the clever wives and their families.
So grab your camping chair or picnic blanket, some snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing (we will go ahead in the rain) and head to the meadow at Wildhive Callow Hall for Shakespeare’s uproarious and entertaining The Merry Wives of Windsor.
£15.00 per person (+ £1 booking fee)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Performance will start promptly at 7.00pm and last approximately 2 hours. You are welcome to arrive up to one hour before the show begins to enjoy your picnic.
- Portaloos onsite
- Access needs ~ Front of House staff will be available to support with any access needs, please email chatsworth.players.derbyshire@gmail.com to discuss any provisions we may need to make ahead of time.
- Free parking onsite ~ please car share where possible and park where indicated
- Please note that we will go ahead in all weather, unless there is a danger to the audience or the actors (in the event of lightning, for example). In case of really inclement weather, please check this page or social media for updates. If the show is cancelled, Chatsworth Players will email you on the email address you provided when you booked tickets, so please ensure that you enter it carefully.
Refreshments
- Refreshments will be available to purchase in the Garden Room bar. We offer a wide range of soft drinks, wines, local beers and cocktails.
- Tables can be booked for Afternoon Tea, light snacks from our Snap menu or an early supper. You may wish to bring your own picnic.
- Minute Steaks / Veggie Ciabattas and Daltons Dairy Ice Creams will be available to purchase in the meadow.
Stay the Night
Why not enjoy a relaxing stay at Callow Hall and stay the night where you can fully enjoy the grounds of our country retreat, head off for a walk or a bike ride or book a calming treatment in the Coach House.
