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Henry VIII

Shakespeare • 2h 15m

Church and state collide when England's king defies papal authority by seeking to divorce his wife, Katherine of Aragon. The consequences will be epochal for the country - and calamitous for the king's adviser, Cardinal Wolsey, who has been playing a dangerous game of his own.

Passion, political intrigue and personal faith drive the action as Shakespeare brings vividly to life the thrilling human drama behind a pivotal moment in history.

Cast
Jonathan Goad King Henry VIII
Rod Beattie Cardinal Wolsey
Scott Wentworth Duke of Norfolk
Wayne Best Duke of Suffolk
Tim Campbell Duke of Buckingham
Stephen Russell Lord Chamberlain
Brad Hodder First Gentleman Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury
Roy Lewis Sandys, Lord Chancellor
Qasim Khan Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester
John Dolan Sir Thoma Cromwell Bishop of Lincoln
Jake Runeckles Earl of Surrey
Rylan Wilkie Sir Thomas Lovell
Ron Kennell Second Gentleman Cardinal Campeius
Shelly Antony Surveyor Griffith Dr. Butts
Andrew Iles Sir Henry Guildford
Jordin Hall Sergeant
Danny Ghantous Guard
Irene Poole Queen Katherine
Alexandra Lainfiesta Anne Boleyn
Kim Horsman Duchess of Norfolk
Jacklyn Francis Patience Maria Marchioness of Dorset
Oksana Sirju Jane Seymour
Crew
William Shakespeare writer
Martha Henry directed for the stage
Barry Avrich directed for film
Francesca Callow designer
Louise Guinand lighting designer
Keith Thomas composer and sound designer
Anita Nittoly fight director
Valerie Moore movement director
Ash Knight assistant director
Julia Holbert assistant designer
Alia Stephen assistant lighting designer
Wayne Best fight captain
Jacklyn Francis movement captain
Ann Stuart stage manager
Alice Ferreyra assistant stage manager
Gregory McLaughlin assistant stage manager
Melissa Veal assistant stage manager
Emma Slunt production assistant
Marie Fewer-Muncic production stage manager
Kim Lott production stage manager
Maxwell T. Wilson production stage manager
Sean Hirtle technical director

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