Henry IV: The Follies of Falstaff

Merely Players presents Henry IV: The Follies of Falstaff, by William Shakespeare, adapted from Henry IV Parts One and Two.

Wacky drunken hijinks and tense political machinations trade off in this new conflated adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts 1 and 2.

King Henry IV of England is at his wit’s end with his firstborn son, Prince Henry (aka Hal). Instead of learning how to rule a country, Hal spends his days hanging out with the notoriously witty drunkard and all-around scoundrel Sir John Falstaff and his merry band of borderline criminals.

Meanwhile, rebellion is brewing - Harry Percy (nicknamed Hotspur because she has no chill) and her family are mustering an army to move against the King. Can Hal leave behind his wastrel ways in time to reclaim his country, his father’s respect, and his birthright? Or will Sir John Falstaff drag him down into a life of infamy, folly, and hilariously biting insults?

This show has two showings, one at the Majestic Theatre and one at Tyee Wine Cellars.

• August 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Majestic Theatre (115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis)
• August 17, 6 p.m., at Tyee Wine Cellars (26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis)

Tickets are $15-$17 for each show. Learn more and buy tickets.