Henry IV was published as 2 plays, Henry IV Part 1 and Henry IV Part 2. But we’ll do them both together in one post. Life is short. Shakespeare is long.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company tweeted:

HENRY IV, 1: Same as The Lion King: Princes have to grow up. Also, hakuna matata.

HENRY IV, 2: Prince Hal’s movin’ on up. MORAL: Don’t forget the little people who got you where you are.

What happens in Henry IV
(King of England from 1399-1413)

Part 1

As you might recall fromRichard II, Henry...