The Falstaff Chronicles
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The Falstaff Chronicles Details
This play weaves together various scenes from ‘Henry IV Parts 1 and 2’, ‘Henry V’ and ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ and, with some additional material, creates a unique adaptation which keeps the language and spirit of the original Shakespeare.Ever since his first appearance in the 1590s, Falstaff has always been a popular character. Hypocrite, coward, drunkard, rogue – what’s not to like about him? He has inspired re-creations in opera, film and prose, and in this new stage adaptation Falstaff appears as an old soldier fallen on hard times but with few scruples about robbing, lying and cheating his way through life in order to acquire some money and prestige.When his drinking partner, the Prince of Wales, becomes king, Falstaff’s customary flights of fancy take hold and he imagines the laws of England at his command. But the reality is that the new king turns into the consummate politician, starting a war to bolster his reputation and to get the rival factions of the kingdom to unite against a common enemy – the French. Falstaff has to face his old friend's rejection, after which there are unexpected consequences.‘The Falstaff Chronicles’ should appeal to a wide range of people, especially those who are new to Shakespeare.
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