Anne Boleyn
The Tudor pack at their most snarling, scheming, ribald, pleasure-seeking and gaily entertaining.
Daily Telegraph
Why see Anne Boleyn?
by Howard Brenton
Hunting through an old chest, the newly crowned James I 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 - forever.
A celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn leaps between generations to reveal the debt the outrageous but scholarly James owed to Anne when he shrewdly reconciled England's religious factions by creating his common, "authorized" Bible.
Anne Boleyn returns to the Globe after a sell-out run in 2010. Award-winning playwright Howard Brenton's previous work includes In Extremis at Shakespeare's Globe.**** "Challenges received wisdom and bulges with theatrical vitality."
The Guardian
**** "Howard Brenton's lively new drama illuminates the Globe in John Dove's exuberant production."
Time Out
**** "John Dove's elegant production with period chamber music is rich, invigorating, historical drama."
Daily Mail
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Jomo
Amazing Anne Boleyn at the Globe
We had standing places near the stage. Although this was quite tiring for the legs it meant that we really felt involved in the play.It was well-acted and a brilliant mix of comedy, drama & some very poignant scenes. The cast were all excellent, very energetic & had a real gift for comic timing.It was one of the best nights out at the theatre we've had. Some parts are a bit racy so probably not for young children.Our tickets cost an unbelievable £5.00 each. The South Bank was still lively afterwards so plenty of opportunity for a post-production drink. ... Read more
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