Mike Stoneham brings Shakespeare’s most raucous rogue to life on stage in Oxford with Falstaff

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April 2, 2026

Zoe Gater

Whether you’re a Shakespeare aficionado or simply in search of a night of unfiltered entertainment, Falstaff promises a theatrical experience that is as bold and boisterous as the man himself this April 2026.

Raise a cup, loosen your belt and prepare for a night of glorious misrule when Falstaff takes over the stage at The Players Theatre in Oxford – for just one special night in April.

Taking place on Friday 17th April 2026, renowned actor Mike Stoneham presents a bold, hilarious one-man play celebrating one of Shakespeare’s most beloved and outrageous characters, offering a new take on the boastful, boozy, larger-than-life figure.

Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Robert Nye, this fast-paced production reimagines the raucous rogue in a whirlwind of wit, mischief and unapologetic excess.

Described as ‘fat, flatulent and fabulous’, this version of Sir John Falstaff draws inspiration from Shakespeare’s appearances of the character in Henry IV and Merry Wives of Windsor, with Mike delivering a performance which captures a shameless appetite and surprising charm.

Tickets cost £15 per person.

For more information or to book, visit thameplayers.co.uk/events/falstaff.

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Mike Stoneham brings Shakespeare’s most raucous rogue to life on stage in Oxford with Falstaff

Whether you’re a Shakespeare aficionado or simply in search of a night of unfiltered entertainment, Falstaff promises a theatrical experience that is as bold and boisterous as the man himself this April 2026.

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