Falstaff
The Coliseum,  St. Martin's Lane,  WC2N 4ES
15th October 2004 until 19th November 2004
Telephone: 020 7437 4370
 
Location Map of Falstaff
 
Alan Opie stars as Shakespeare's cheerfully debauched knight in Verdi's classic retelling of The Merry Wives of Windsor. This is a delightful opera with Verdi's light-hearted, witty score perfectly matching the drama and characters who are both funny and, that rarest of things in opera, believable.

Amanda Holden's translation of this great comic opera manages to keep the wit of the original intact - it is, after all, a very English comedy of wily women and foolish men. Matthew Warchus' ebullient staging makes this a gloriously raucous affair, but also captures beautifully the quiet tragedy of Falstaff's hatred of his ageing, weakening body.

This intelligent, unpretentious production is a great way to see it, especially with the mouthwatering prospect of Alan Opie in the title role.

October 15 | 21 | 23 | 28 at 7.00PM | October 30 at 6.00PM | November 4 | 11 | 19 at 7.00PM
 
Visiting Falstaff
 
 
Opening Times
Sunday 19:00 - 22:00
 
Ticket Prices
£8-70
 
Travel
 
Underground Stations
Leicester Square Tube (3 minutes)
Charing Cross Tube (3 minutes)
Railway Stations
Charing Cross Railway Station (5 minutes)
Blackfriars Railway Station (24 minutes)
 
 
 
Car Parking
 
St Martins Lane NCP (1 minutes)
Upper St Martins Lane NCP (5 minutes)
 
 
Local Event Near Falstaff
 
 
London Event
Turandot
London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO), St Martin's Lane,  Wc2N
0 minutes distance from Falstaff
The English National Opera's love affair with Puccini continues with this new production of his musically rich swansong Turandot. Another innovative director Rupert Goold follows ...More...
 
London Event
The Nutcracker
London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO), St Martin's Lane,  Wc2N
0 minutes distance from Falstaff
Like unwrapping a Christmas present or wandering through a dream, The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum has all the wide-eyed suspense of something unexpected about ...More...
 
 
Local Hotels Near Falstaff
 
 
London Hotels
Charing Cross
The Strand, London,  WC2N
3 minutes distance from Falstaff
This famous Grade II listed Victorian railway hotel has been totally refurbished, from the bars and restaurants to all 239 rooms, providing every modern convenience ...More...
 
London Hotels
Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
31-36 Leicester Square, London,  WC2H7LH
3 minutes distance from Falstaff
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: ...More...
 
 
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Local Sights and Attractions Near Falstaff
 
 
London Sights and Attractions
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
2 minutes distance from Falstaff
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was designed by James Gibbs and built in 1726. It houses a glorious eaterie ...More...
 
London Sights and Attractions
National Gallery
Trafalgar Square, Westminster,  London,  WC2N
2 minutes distance from Falstaff
The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where ...More...
 
 
Local Shopping Near Falstaff
 
 
London Shopping
Davenports Magic Shop
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
2 minutes distance from Falstaff
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too ...More...
 
London Shopping
Stanford's
12-14 Long Acre, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2E
3 minutes distance from Falstaff
Intrepid explorers already know where to travel for the best selection of maps and travel books. Stanford's should be the first pit stop on any ...More...
 
 
Local Restaurants Near Falstaff
 
 
London Restaurants
Katana
116 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
1 minutes distance from Falstaff
Katana has all the right ingredients for success. An amazing location, highly trained chefs and slick décor combine to create an oasis of elegance amid ...More...
 
London Restaurants
Asia de Cuba
45 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
1 minutes distance from Falstaff
The venue is chic and dominated by fat, cylindrical pillars, each quirkily adorned with a different element. Situated within Morgans Hotel Group's fashionable St Martins ...More...
 
 
Local Education Near Falstaff
 
 
London Education
Courtauld Institute of Art
Somerset House, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2R
10 minutes distance from Falstaff
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and ...More...
 
London Education
King's College Medical School
Strand, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2R
10 minutes distance from Falstaff
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the ...More...
 
 
Local Leisure Near Falstaff
 
 
London Leisure
The Sanctuary
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2E
4 minutes distance from Falstaff
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll ...More...
 
London Leisure
Phoenix Garden
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2H
8 minutes distance from Falstaff
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a ...More...
 
 
Local Pubs Near Falstaff
 
 
London Pubs
Lamb & Flag
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2E
3 minutes distance from Falstaff
One of the oldest pubs in London. Once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here, the Lamb & Flag has ...More...
 
London Pubs
The Sherlock Holmes
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
4 minutes distance from Falstaff
Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth. Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ...More...
 
 
Local Nightlife Near Falstaff
 
 
London Nightlife
Madame Jojo's
8-10 Brewer Street, Soho,  London,  W1F
9 minutes distance from Falstaff
This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains ...More...
 
London Nightlife
Heaven
Underthe Arches,  Villiers Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
4 minutes distance from Falstaff
London's most famous gay club is a vast labyrinth of dancefloors, bars, cafes and shops. This is the kind of place where it's perfectly ok- ...More...
 
 
Local Business Near Falstaff
 
 
London Business
St Martins Lane Hotel
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
1 minutes distance from Falstaff
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Regus London Charing Cross
Brookmount House,  62-65 Chandos Place, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
1 minutes distance from Falstaff
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