Windsor Theatre Guild
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WTG presents Spider’s Web by Agatha Christie, directed by Jen Mackay.
In a conscious parody of the detective thriller, Christie delivers a unique blend of suspense and humour. There is tension and laughter in equal parts in an intricate plot of murder, police, drug addicts, invisible ink, hidden doorways and secret drawers...Clarissa, wife of a diplomat, is given to daydreaming of adventure but when she discovers a body in her drawing room, she finds live drama much harder to cope with.
Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician, she persuades her three house guests to become accessories and accomplices.
The dead man was known to certain members of the house party and mayhem ensues as they try to persuade wry Detective Inspector Lord that there has been no murder at all.
This amateur production of "Spider's Web" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk. Financially underwritten by The Prince Philip Trust.
Windsor Theatre Guild is a registered charity number 1060883
Past Shows
It was indeed a cold, cold Christmas Eve and miserly money-lender Ebenezer Scrooge had unexpected visitors: the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and three more ghosts – the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.​
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Fortunately for our audience, the Old Court Theatre was a little warmer and we have had rave reviews regarding the quality of the production, the set and our fabulous cast and crew.​
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Disappointment for those who were too late to get tickets, so just remember next time.... get in quick!
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​By arrangement with Nick Hern Books
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The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lies, disguises and dirty laundry … The Merry Wives of Windsor delighted audiences in June with an uproarious tale of mischief and double-dealing where the women get the last laugh.
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Down on his luck, Sir John Falstaff arrives in leafy Windsor and plots to seduce two wealthy married women. He thinks he’s pulling off the perfect hustle and one of them will fall for his irresistible charms. But Windsor women are cunning, and they’re about to play some tricks of their own...
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In true Shakespeare style, Falstaff gets his comeuppance and it all ends well. This production was directed by Adrian Uzzell and brought many new faces to the Guild as well as being extremely popular with audiences, young and old alike.
Antigone
An excellent interpretation of the classic "Antigone" by Sopochles set in the 90's and portraying themes very relevant to to day, Sarah Bond took her first directing role for the Windsor Theatre Guild and with a stellar cast delighted audiences at The Old Court, Windsor between 27th and 30th March 2024.
The Lady in the Van
​This thought-provoking, hilarious and moving tale was presented to a very receptive audience mid November 2023 at The Old Court, Windsor.
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Directed by Jen Mackay and involving both new and long standing members of the Guild, this classic Alan Bennett play received many plaudits for the set, lighting and sound, the vision of the direction and the performance delivered by the cast.
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Alice
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In March 2023, audiences at the Old Court, Windsor were captivated by a darker and a little bit disturbing fusion of the classic stories “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”.
Directed by Anna Jones with musical direction by Rob Harris, the original script was enhanced to highlight how Lewis Carroll took inspiration from the real life love story between commoner Alice Liddell and Prince Leopold with attempts by his mother, Queen Victoria, to stop any romance.
The Good Life
Jeremy Sams' stage play, based on the hugely popular sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey was directed for the Windsor Theatre Guild by Jen Mackay and brought together the well-loved characters (not forgetting Geraldine the Goat) as they get themselves into and out of scrapes - some old, some new, all hilarious
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"The Good Life" has been one of the Guild's most popular productions, resonating with audiences and bringing back some treasured memories
Emma
“Emma” from the novel by Jane Austen, adapted by Michael Bloom was well received by an audience enjoying our new venue at the Windsor Football Club.
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It was an opportunity to welcome new members and to feature existing members in a slightly different role, providing musical accompaniment.
Animal Farm
“All Animals Are Equal
But Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others”
George Orwell’s world-famous and unsettling 'fairy story' was originally based on the Russian Revolution of 1917 and its aftermath.
With its themes of freedom, fake news and the corrupting nature of power, it is as relevant today as when it was written at the end of the Second World War. Old Major, the prize boar, calls the animals of Manor Farm together. He has had a strange dream of a better future...