Arch at Home Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 The local Shakespeare company is performing the Merry Wives of Windsor this summer. DD is already hinting about wanting to read a children's version. Any suggestions? Also do you have any recommendations as to a good film version? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 How fun!! I can't remember whether the Oxford School series includes Merry Wives, but that would be what I would suggest - the text is on the left hand page with explanations and definitions on the right hand page. How old is your daughter? Another idea would be to read a synopsis of the play so she would get the gist of it. We liked all the BBC Shakespeare productions we watched, we got them from the library and I can't remember whether this was one we got :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch at Home Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 What ages does the Oxford School series target? My Shakespeare lovers are 5, 7, and 9. I don't mind paraphrasing but the full length play is too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I found this book, but unforunately its hard to find... http://www.millenniumshakespeare.com/index_files/Page971.htm or here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Merry-Wives-Windsor-Michael-Stewart/dp/0953600408 (out of stock apparently) I have an hour long adaptation old time radio version on mp3 (its in the public domain) if you want I could email you it. As for a movie for that age, I don't think there is one. Its an hour drive for us, but hopefully we'll be able to make the play this summer. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Here's a listing of the Michael Stewart adaptation for sale: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/ListingDetails?bi=1117432957&cm_mmc=gbase-_-us-_-gbase-_-1117432957 comes out of the UK. I checked alibris but they didn't list this one. If you get it, I'll purchase it from you in about a year and a half. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch at Home Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks for the recommendation. I found it a couple of places. DD is excited. Do you live in the KC area? Our June and start of July are taken over by the Shakespeare Festival. It is great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) I live in Topeka. I grew up in KC (northland). So, if I want to see Shakespeare, an Opera, or the like, I've got to trek over to K.C. And if DD knows about the play, we will have no choice but to go. :) My DD (5, next month) is a Shakespeare fanatic. She'll be over the moon when she sees she's getting a new Shakespeare story. I am still in shock I found a children's version of Merry Wives of Windsor. Although, not shocked that the only places you can find it are in the U.K. Heather ETA: Now if only I can find a children's version of Love's Labour's Lost. Edited November 26, 2008 by Hathersage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch at Home Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 That is funny. I grew up in Grantville, outside of Topeka, and now live in KC. Too bad that you are not closer. The Heart of American Shakespeare Company has great children's camps and classes. I can't help you with Love's Labour's Lost though I have a middle school version of Henry V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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