King Henry VIII: A Conflict of Church & State Theatre Performance

Saturday 27 April, 2pm

Join King Henry VIII for special access to the Medieval Parliament Room at Gloucester Cathedral and enjoy an afternoon of history and intrigue.

“The year is 1542 and His Majesty, King Henry, the Eighth of that Name, despite increasing age, is again engaged upon Royal Progress about His Realm. His Majesty is in contemplative mood with the events of recent years weighing heavily upon him: the annulment of his marriage to Aragon, the break with Rome, the dissolution of the Monasteries, the revolt in the North. The ramifications for His Majesty’s Realm, and for His people, have been great! "

In the course of the ‘Audience’ His Majesty will invite his Loyal Subjects to Petition him, or to ask of him a question: a lively Q&A is assured!

Doors: 1.30pm
Show starts: 2pm
Show running time: 90 mins including Q&A - no interval

Tickets: £10
Young Person Concession Ticket: £8

Audience ‘Age Guidance’ 12+: some moderate swearing and mention of ‘adult themes’.

Due to the nature of this Grade 1 listed building, the first floor Parliament, Laud and Henry Rooms are not wheelchair accessible from the ground floor. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Type
Learning
Dates
April 27, 2024
Opening times
Saturday 27 April 2pm
Location
Parliament Rooms 12 College GreenGloucesterGL1 2LX
Prices
Adult £10 Child £8
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