The 2009 Shakespeare in the Vineyard season will feature six performances of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" on July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at Henry of Pelham Winery.

This well known Shakespeare comedy centres around Falstaff, one of his most popular characters.  Sir John Falstaff, penniless as usual, arrives in Windsor with his cronies and hatches a plan to get some money by pretending to court two married women.  His plot is uncovered almost immediately and the clever women of Windsor set about to teach Sir John a lesson.  Intelligent women, jealous husbands, scheming servants and an overweight hero full of bluster add up to one of Shakespeare’s most delightful and popular comedies.

The enchanting surroundings of Henry of Pelham Winery provide the perfect backdrop for this annual event which is now recognized as a must-do wine country feature attended by many repeats from Ontario and North York State.

As in previous years, tickets are $25.00 each, available through the Brock University Centre for the Arts box office and can be purchased on line at www.arts.brocku.ca or by calling the box office at 905.688.5550 extention 3257.

The organizing committee is pleased that Michael Madden has agreed to return as director for the 2009 performances and Laura Moffat as Producer.