Shakespeare’s exploration of love, lineage and power
See the story of Henry VIII from a female perspective as Shakespeare’s exploration of love, lineage and power, co-written with John Fletcher, unfolds in the Globe Theatre this Summer.
Amy Hodge (Women Beware Women, Globe) directs this production which sees the Globe’s 2022 Resident Writer Hannah Khalil (A Museum in Baghdad) become Shakespeare and Fletcher’s third collaborator.
Henry VIII is booking from 19 May 2022 until 21 October 2022 at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London.
What is Henry VIII about?
You know the story: a King who turns his country upside down to try and secure a male heir. But it’s never been told this way before.
A Queen fights for justice. A Lady provokes reformation. But in the absence of a son, can a Princess change the future?
Who is in the cast of Henry VIII?
Adam Gillen (Killer Joe – Traflagar Studios, Benidorm) stars in the title role of King Henry VIII, alongside Jamie Ballard as Cardinal Wolsey, Esmonde Cole as Surrey/Cromwell, Natasha Cottriall as Princess Mary, Jane Etuk as Anne Bullen, Debbie Korley as Patience/Elizabeth, Kevin McMonagle as Chamberlain, Baker Mukasa as Norfolk/Sands, Jonah Russell as Buckingham/Cardinal Campeius, Anna Savva as Hope and Bea Segura as Queen Katherine.
Creative team
Directed by Amy Hodge, written in collaboration with Hannah Khalil, with design by Georgia Lowe. Further creatives to be announced.
Reviews of Henry VIII
Reviews for Henry VIII at Shakespeare's Globe coming soon.
Show Information
Matinees: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Important Notes
When attending a performance at one of the Globe's theatres, you will be asked to arrive and queue at either the main foyer on New Globe Walk or the Groundling Gates on Bankside (opposite the river) at a specified time slot.
Instructions for where you should go and your time slot will be on your e-tickets and sent to you in a pre-visit email. On arrival you will be asked to do a temperature check before entering the building.
The venue is contactless. When you arrive, show your booking reference on a device. The Globe will only accept contactless payments, including Apple Pay. Cash not accepted.
For the health and well-being of our performers, audiences and staff, we ask that you continue to wear a face covering in our buildings and theatres, unless you are unable to do so due to age or health reasons or when eating and drinking.
We also ask all audiences members to take a lateral flow test before visiting. Please do not attend if you have symptoms or a positive test result.
The Globe encourages a 1.5m social distance between people at all times – this will be enforced by staff and by visible floor markers.
Please follow any one-way or other directional signage that the Globe has put in place for your safety.
The Globe has hand sanitiser stations located across the site. There will also be enhanced cleaning, including toilets.
Venue Information
Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, South Bank, SE1 9DTNearest Tube or Train: London Bridge (Jubilee line, Northern line)
Nearest Buses: 45, 63, 100, 15, 17, 11, 15, 17, 23, 26, 76, 381 , RV1, 344
Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for Henry VIII at the Shakespeare's Globe, London
Book tickets to Henry VIII at the Shakespeare's Globe with WestEndTheatre.com. You will be purchasing official London theatre tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers. Henry VIII booking calendar and seating plan
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