Anne Boleyn

Lover. Heretic. Revolutionary. Queen.

This compelling production of Howard Brenton’s epic play re-examines the life of Anne Boleyn, revealing a woman far more complex and influential than history has often allowed.

Framed through the eyes of King James I, who uncovers unsettling clues while sorting through Queen Elizabeth I’s belongings in 1603, the story brings Anne vividly back to life. No longer reduced to a pawn or a schemer, she emerges as an intelligent, fearless and dangerously radical thinker — deeply in love with Henry VIII and equally committed to ideas that would reshape England’s future.

Through this bold retelling, Anne’s marriage, beliefs and brutal downfall are shown as pivotal forces in transforming religion, power and monarchy in England.

A thought-provoking and richly layered historical drama, presented as an amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books, offering a fresh perspective on one of history’s most fascinating figures.