Henry VIII - Divorced Beheaded, Died - Wallingford
St Peter's Church, Wallingford
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As part of our national Celebrate Your Churches Conservation Trust Churches Festival, we are inviting you to 'An Audience with King Henry VIII’ at St Peter's Church, Wallingford
‘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!’
A show in two acts.
Age guidance 12+: some moderate swearing and mention of 'adult themes'
"....what a superb show! It was hard to believe we were not in the presence of the formidable monarch himself .... a pitch-perfect performance .... the audience were enthralled .... by this talented and impressive actor.... do not miss a chance to see such a first-class performance"
- Doors Open from: 6.30pm
- Running time: Approximately 150 minutes including interval
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- Parking: Parking is via the public car parks at Thames Street opposite (27 spaces), and Cattlemarket (130 spaces) and Riverside (39 spaces) which are both a short walk away.
- Seating Provided: Yes. (As the majority of seating is on church pews do feel free to bring a cushion.)
- Food and Drink: Refreshments will be served in the interval.
- Wheelchair User Access: Access to the church is via 7 stone steps and flagstone path from Thames Street to the west porch. If you have any access requirements before your visit, please contact Isobel on 07900214199