SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2026

SHAKESPEAREAN YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS

HENRY IV PART 1: 
The Life and Death of Harry Hotspur

Directed by Lukas Brasherfons

"And if we live, we live to tread on kings." 

As the young rebel Hotspur seeks to topple a monarch he believes has an unjust claim to the throne, the aimless Prince Hal carouses with his tavern buddy, the fun-loving and larger-than-life Falstaff. A raucous and exhilarating portrait of a nation in the throes of revolution, Henry IV Part 1: The Life and Death of Harry Hotspur is the story of a king trying to defend his title amidst a country incensed by rebellious fervor. 

Come see this thrilling and hilarious crowd-pleaser reimagined into the tumultuous world of the late 1960s. 

Performing July 24 - August 2, 2026, at the Crane Theater.

Shakespearean Youth Theatre is a program of Minnesota Shakespeare Theater. 

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

• Running time: 95 minutes, no intermission.
• This performance will contain haze/strobe effects/loud noises, and some strong language. 

VENUE

The Crane Theater is located at 2303 Kennedy St NE UNIT 120, Minneapolis, MN 55413 (behind the yellow door).