Divorced, Behead, Died : An Audience with King Henry VIII
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.
Tickets are valid on
20 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2, UK
About The Event
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!
The performance is seated on a first come first served basis in Athelhampton's Tudor Great Hall.
For guests who have pre booked carvery supper you are welcomt to arrive from 5.15pm. For all other guests the bar opens in the Coach House at 6pm, Great Hall opens at 6.30pm with the performance to begin promptly at 7pm
"Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience With King Henry VIII"
First Act is approx 55 mins with an interval of 20 mins, Second Act is approx 35mins then followed by Q&A.
Audience ‘Age Guidance’ – 12+ as some moderate swearing and mention of ‘adult themes’
Written & Produced by: John White
John White performs as ‘Jack Abbot’
Tickets
Great Hall Seat Only
Sale ends
20 Nov, 18:00
Admission at 6.30pm for 7pm performance
£18.00
Carvery Supper & Seat
Supper served 5.15-6.15pm The bar will be open to purchase drinks from 5.15pm ad during the interval
£35.00
Total
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