Falstaff
Synopsis
As the saying goes, “Shakespeare invented him, Verdi made him immortal” – and, surely, it was Bryn Terfel who defined him. Terfel first sung Falstaff in 1999, and in 2021, the bass-baritone superstar returns once more to the role at Grange Park Opera. In a production by Stephen Medcalf first shown in the 17th century Farnese theatre in Parma in 2011 with designs that are truly Falstaffian including sensational backcloths by Italian supremo Rinaldo Rinaldi.
Top Cast
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Quick
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Verdi, William Shakespeare, Arrigo Boito
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Falstaff
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- StageCast, Grange Park Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Quick
Giuseppe Verdi, William Shakespeare, Arrigo Boito
Giuseppe Verdi
Thomas Aston
Matt Parkin
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Parkin
Producer
Andy Quick
Director
Thomas Aston
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Falstaff.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falstaff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Falstaff about?
As the saying goes, “Shakespeare invented him, Verdi made him immortal” – and, surely, it was Bryn Terfel who defined him. Terfel first sung Falstaff in 1999, and in 2021, the bass-baritone superstar returns once more to the role at Grange Park Opera. In a production by Stephen Medcalf first shown in the 17th century Farnese theatre in Parma in 2011 with designs that are truly Falstaffian including sensational backcloths by Italian supremo Rinaldo Rinaldi.
Who directed Falstaff?
Falstaff was directed by Andy Quick.
Who stars in Falstaff?
The principal cast of Falstaff includes Bryn Terfel, Natalya Romaniw, David Stout, Chloe Morgan, Luis Gomes.
When was Falstaff released and how long is it?
Falstaff was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Falstaff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Falstaff was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.