Anne Boleyn

Synopsis

Compelling, witty and often laugh-out-loud funny, this celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn leaps cunningly between generations to reveal the debt the outrageous yet scholarly James I owed to Anne when he reconciled England s religious factions by creating his common, ?authorised Bible. Hunting through an old chest, the newly crowned James discovers the controversial legacy of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII s notorious second wife. Time jumps back 70 years, when the witty and flirtatious Anne was in love with Henry, but also with the most dangerous ideas of her day. Conspiring with the exiled William Tyndale, she plots to make England Protestant. For ever.

Our Review:

28 March 2012

What an absolute delight it is to have the Globe Theatre and English touring theatre come to Blackpool with the delightful Anne Boleyn. A rare treat indeed, but one I hope to have again in the future.

This is a beautifully written piece of theatre that instantly draws you in into the life and times of both Anne Boleyn and King James I, as well as making you historically aware of the religious backlash that was happening inside of the royal court in the 1500s.

The evening is full of first class acting with truly dazzling costumes and music that instantly transports you back in time. The entire cast are strong and well suited  and it is a real pleasure to watch such a powerful ensemble. Jo Herbert’s performance as Anne Boleyn is outstanding, as she has a connection with the audience which is mesmerising. So good is she, that you forget you are watching a play. Due to [Ja...

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Jayne - Blackpool - 1 April 2012:

Fantastic! Wonderfully entertaining, comical and superb acting. Thoroughly enjoyed the production. ...

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