Henry VIII
Catalogue Number: SSFC05
Producer: Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada
Subject: Arts, Drama, English, Literature
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2019
Running Time: 135:50
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.
Filmed live at the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Canada in 2019.
“Stratford Festival 's Henry VIII dazzles” – Broadway World
“the production is a richly rewarding experience and must-see theatre” - Postmedia
“excellent performances in an intimate space, with stunning design, make it a play worth seeing” - Broadway World
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