The Merry Wives of Windsor to take centre stage in Milawa

Fresh from the sell-out tour of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio, Lyster Opera returns with this rarely performed and hilarious take on Shakespeare's great comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. This brand new production is directed by Daniel Sinfield and features some of Victoria's most dazzling operatic talent for one local performance only on Saturday, 18 October at 2pm at Milawa Hall. The opera is based on Shakespeare's “The Merry Wives of Windsor”, one of his most beloved comedies. Mr Sinfield, who was invited by the company to step in and lead this production, said Shakespeare’s theatrical home, the Globe Theatre in London, is iconic for its ability to bring stories to life with a vibrant atmosphere and innovative staging. "In this production, we honour that aesthetic by incorporating period costumes and backdrops that carry the look and feel of that old wooden theatre," he said. "However, the story itself feels incredibly current. "The unattractive, unlikeable character of Falstaff, trying to seduce two married women using identical messages, reminds me of some of the plot-lines we see in those Netflix comedies. "So, I want to ensure that while we draw inspiration from the past, the opera speaks to today’s audiences. "It’s so important for comedies that we maintain the humour and relevance of the story, making it feel alive, relatable and funny for everyone." Mr Sinfield said it's a funny show. "We have had a lot of laughs putting it together," he said. "There’re so many ridiculous moments in the opera and sometimes it gets a bit silly, so the audience can expect to laugh. "The singers are also exceptional we have been really fortunate to have some fantastic world class singers joining us on this tour, so the singing will be first rate." Mr Sinfield said this opera is for anyone who is familiar with the type of comedy Shakespeare is known for lots of disguises, misunderstandings, deception, confusion, with it all ending happily ever after. "This is a fun for the whole family show," he said. "Also, because the music is really easy to listen to, full of lots of catchy melodies to enjoy and take away with you, it doesn’t matter if you have never been to the opera before, this is a great one to start with, without having to do a lot of research beforehand. "This is a great opportunity to enjoy an opera not often performed, or if you have never been before to come and experience something new that will make you laugh and walk away humming a tune or two. "Tickets regularly sell out when we come to Milawa so it’s important to book ahead of time if you want to make it on the day." To secure your set, visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1404247.

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