Henry VIII

'Henry VIII' is a highly entertaining historical play by William Shakespeare that dramatizes court intrigues and personal vendettas between the King's advisors. King Henry starts to question his marriage to Queen Katherine after becoming enamoured with a young woman named Anne Boleyn. While Henry deals with his marital issues and his growing attraction to Anne, his noblemen battle with the treacherous Cardinal Wolsey, who conspires against the Queen. As Katherine faces the court, Wolsey further betrays the Monarchy and Henry embarks on a course that will change history. This play is one of Shakespeare's finest dramas as it combines conspiracy, romance, and death into a thrilling tale that remains remarkably readable to this day. Melodic dialogue expresses the characters' inner turmoil as loyalties are tested throughout the riveting story. Fans of British historical dramas such as 'The Tudors' starring Henry Cavill and Natalie Dormer, or 'The Other Boleyn Girl' starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson will enjoy this compelling and provocative version of Henry VIII's reign.