1536
The Ambassadors Theatre
West Street, London, WC2H 9ND
West Street, London, WC2H 9ND
Running Time
2hrs No interval
Running Since
Sat, 2 May 2026
Booking Until Sat, 1 August 2026
Important Information
| Monday | - | 19:30 |
| Tuesday | - | 19:30 |
| Wednesday | 14:30 | 19:30 |
| Thursday | - | 19:30 |
| Friday | - | 19:30 |
| Saturday | 14:30 | 19:30 |
| Sunday | - | - |
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More about 1536
“Kings don’t kill their wives alright? It’s not – it just doesn't happen. It doesn’t.”
Set in the heart of Tudor England, 1536 is a gripping new play that weaves royal scandal with rural struggle. In a quiet field in Essex, three women reunite at their childhood meeting spot, eager for the latest gossip from London. Rumours swirl of a dangerous rift between King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn - and soon, whispers of betrayal closer to home ignite their own fears.
As the women navigate loyalty, love, and survival in a world ruled by men and monarchs, 1536 exposes how the fates of ordinary people mirror the turmoil of the crown. Sharp, haunting, and fiercely human, this Tudor drama captures the moment when history and personal rebellion collide.
- “Funny, saucy, and totally gripping” - The Daily Mail.
- - The Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, The Stage, WhatsOnStage, The Financial Times.
- Playwright Ava Pickett, won The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for her debut play, 1536, as well as Best Writer at the Stage Debut Awards.
The Ambassadors Theatre
West Street, London, WC2H 9ND
Access description: 15cm step into foyer. Box Office to left. 26 steps down to Stalls. 5 steps up to Dress Circle with 3 steep steps between rows. Staircases have highlights and handrails on both sides. Venue open 30 mins before performance.
Sound Amplification: Induction Loop Necklace: suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid. The induction loop is worn around the neck and the hearing aid needs to be switched to the ‘T’ setting. The loop has adjustable volume control. Headset: This device amplifies the sound through earpieces similar to headphones. Suitable for persons without hearing aids.
Guide Dogs: Guide dogs allowed inside auditorium – please ask for an aisle seat or row F in the Circle. Dogs can also be looked after by theatre staff with prior arrangement.
Disabled Access: No spaces for wheelchair users. Transfer seating for 2 people is possible to row F in the Circle (up 5 steps).
Toilets: No adapted toilets. Regular toilets on various levels.
