Henry VIII

In this captivating historical play, King Henry VIII grapples with his attraction to Anne Bullen, the maid of honor to his wife, Katherine of Aragon, leading him to consider divorce. As tensions rise among the lords of England, who are increasingly wary of the power held by Cardinal Wolsey, both Katherine and Wolsey face tragic downfalls. This poignant narrative, potentially co-written with John Fletcher, showcases the relentless tides of time and fortune in Shakespeare's later work, featuring a stellar cast including Paul Jesson as Henry VIII and Jane Lapotaire as Queen Katherine.