Step back in time and meet King Henry VIII in a captivating two-act theatrical experience by renowned historical performer Jack Abbot. With over 25 years of expertise bringing historical characters to life, Jack has performed at iconic heritage sites across the UK, USA, and even Windsor Castle as the only performer holding a contract with The Royal Collections Trust. This immersive show invites you to come face-to-face with the infamous Tudor monarch, breaking the fourth wall as Henry directly interacts with the audience. Stay for the lively Q&A session where you can ask the King anything—expect surprising and entertaining answers!

‘The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm; and has halted here to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have ‘audience’ with their Sovereign Lord and King.

The King, recently married to his new, and sixth, wife, Queen Catherine Parr, is in poor health; his leg continues to cause him considerable pain and he is often in a poor humour!

In the course of the ‘audience’, His Majesty will recount the events of his  long reign; telling of his wives and his children, and His Majesty will invite his Loyal Subjects to Petition him or question him on ANY related subject : there may be some surprising answers – a lively Q&A is assured!’