Henry IV, Part II at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

In Henry IV, Part I, Prince Hal is torn between the seductive lure of a rogue's life and the weighty responsibilities of his father, King Henry IV. When duty calls, Hal proves his mettle at the Battle of Shrewsbury. As their story continues in Part II, his father nears death, and warring among the nobility continues: The defeated rebels regroup. Prince Hal's friend, the aging tavern-brawler Falstaff, is up to his unscrupulous tricks and scene-stealing humor. Hal avoids responsibility for a time but cannot put off the inevitable as his father fades.