And, of course, for one to behave badly with intent, they have to know how to behave correctly, so we will delve into the accepted behaviors and etiquette of Elizabethan England in general.

This show is aimed at adult audiences, but can be adapted to more advanced teens – it has a firm PG-13 rating.  If you would prefer something more traditionally “Shakespearean,” please consider one of our other shows, “Understanding Shakespeare.”

Sir John Falstaff's Guide to (bad) Behavior in Elizabethan England

“I’ll so offend to make offense a skill.”

Everyone behaves badly, from time to time, but can they do it with skill and purpose?  After this show, maybe they can!

Sir John Falstaff, well-known for his bad behavior, will discuss how to misbehave with good, and bad, intent, as well as discussing the differences in acceptable behavior in both our day, and in Shakespeare’s.

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