The 1960s. Somewhere in the countryside. A small village where everyone knows everyone, everyone knows everyone else’s business, and yet nobody is ever responsible when a rumor starts making the rounds.

At the heart of village life stands the inn “The False Hare.” This is where people celebrate, argue, gossip, and debate. Most days are much the same as any other.

Until a telegram arrives.

And suddenly, a claim is circulating that changes everything:

Elvis Presley is coming to the village.

Is it true?

No one really knows.

But that certainly doesn’t stop anyone from springing into action.

Within hours, the entire village is in an uproar. The inn is polished and decorated as if a head of state were expected. The ladies are already planning the perfect welcome, while the gentlemen do their best to appear calm and unimpressed—and fail miserably. Everyone wants to be prepared in case the King of Rock ’n’ Roll actually shows up at their doorstep.

Because if Elvis is coming, everything has to be perfect.

As the news spreads like wildfire, a small rumor quickly grows into a full-blown sensation. Suddenly, everyone knows something they couldn’t possibly know. Assumptions become facts, facts become stories, and stories become legends.

Before long, the entire village is obsessed with a single question:

What happens if Elvis really comes?

But as if things weren’t chaotic enough already, two American Military Police officers arrive on the scene. A glamorous relative from Hollywood adds even more excitement, old rivalries begin to resurface, and several villagers discover unexpected talents the moment fame and attention appear on the horizon.

Meanwhile, Käthe, the innkeeper’s daughter, struggles to keep everything under control. Gisela, the waitress, charms practically half of America. Paula, the village postwoman, spreads news faster than any radio station. And Count Gox, as always, pursues schemes that leave everyone wondering whether they are brilliant or completely insane.

Perhaps both.

The closer the big day gets, the higher expectations rise. The village becomes increasingly caught up in its preparations, and before long, it is no longer just about Elvis. It is about dreams, hopes, vanity, and the chance to be part of something extraordinary, if only for a moment.

But rumors have an unfortunate habit of rarely sticking to the truth.

“Elvis and the False Hare” is a lively village comedy filled with lovable eccentrics, outrageous ideas, and delightful misunderstandings. With plenty of humor, rock ’n’ roll, and a playful wink, the play tells the story of ordinary people swept away by a single piece of news, creating a chain of chaos that grows larger with every passing day.

It is a story about big dreams in a small village, the magic of a good rumor, and the question of whether you really need a world-famous superstar to create an unforgettable evening.

And who knows?

Perhaps the most important question in the end is not whether Elvis actually comes.

But why everyone suddenly believes they cannot celebrate without him.