- A powerful new Tudor drama from award-winning playwright Ava Pickett
- Set against the turmoil of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
- A story of friendship, fear, and resilience in a world ruled by men
- Critically acclaimed ★★★★★ production praised for humour and intensity
- A gripping blend of royal scandal and personal rebellion

1536 plunges audiences into the dangerous heart of Tudor England, where rumours can spark rebellion and the fate of a queen can alter the lives of ordinary people overnight.

In this riveting new play from award-winning playwright Ava Pickett, three childhood friends reunite in a quiet Essex field, eager to share news and gossip from London. But what begins as excitement quickly turns to fear as whispers of a shattering rift between King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn drift into their rural world.

As the women talk, laugh, and probe one another’s secrets, a darker truth emerges. The downfall of a queen is not just courtly drama—it is a warning. In a country where power shifts violently and women’s fates are dictated by royal whims, loyalty becomes dangerous, and survival demands courage. The personal and the political collide, revealing how the tremors of the Tudor court echo through the lives of those far beyond its walls.

Pickett’s writing is sharp, haunting, and full of raw humanity. She paints a vivid picture of a nation on the brink—and of three women struggling to hold onto themselves as fear, love, and betrayal build around them. With humour threaded through the tension and characters brought beautifully to life, 1536 becomes a gripping portrait of how ordinary people endure extraordinary times.

Don’t miss this bold, unforgettable Tudor drama that exposes how one of history’s most notorious moments reshaped the world from castle to countryside.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Funny, saucy, and totally gripping” - The Daily Mail.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - The Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, The Stage, WhatsOnStage, The Financial Times.

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