LYSTER Opera is marking its 10th year of touring country Victoria with a peformance of the spirited adaptation of Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor in Inglewood.
The September 21 show is one of six performances on the regional tour 
Company founder Jamie Moffatt says Merry Wives of Windsor is “infused with the wit and warmth of Elizabethan England, promising an afternoon of laughter, music, and theatrical delight”.
Directed by Daniel Sinfield, this production brings together a cast of seasoned performers and emerging talent to breathe new life into Shakespeare’s timeless characters. Sinfield’s direction blends historical authenticity with modern relatability, exploring themes of love, jealousy, and social mischief through a comedic lens that resonates with today’s audiences.
The opera follows the misadventures of Sir John Falstaff, a pompous knight who attempts to seduce two married women, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page, for financial gain. The clever wives uncover his scheme and orchestrate a series of hilarious pranks to teach him a lesson. Meanwhile, romantic entanglements and mistaken identities ripple through the town, culminating in a jubilant finale that celebrates wit, loyalty, and love.
Jamie said the production’s cast had a mix of internationally experienced performers and rising stars from  Victoria’s opera scene.
Merry Wives of Windsor marks the return to Inglewood by Lyster Opera after last year’s performances were relocated to Charlton while upgrade works were completed at the town hall.
“We’re excited to be back in Inglewood with this ripping show,” Jamie said.