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Age guidance: 12+
Performance Dates
8 May - 5 June 2027
Run time: TBC
No interval
Discover Anne Boleyn’s story in a groundbreaking new open-air musical at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College, the site where the Palace of Placentia once stood. Opening in Spring 2027, this ambitious production brings Tudor England to life with live horses, spectacular costumes, a covered auditorium and an original score.
Brilliant, ambitious and ahead of her time, Anne Boleyn was a woman determined to shape her own destiny. This musical follows her journey from her early years to her rise to the throne, exploring the life of one of Tudor England’s most compelling and controversial figures.
In a world where women were expected to know their place, Anne dared to challenge convention and pursue her ambitions. But in Tudor England, a woman with ideas could be dangerous.
Set against the historic backdrop of Greenwich, this spectacular production brings Anne’s story to life on an epic scale, revealing the woman behind the crown.
Experience Anne Boleyn: The Musical at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College, a remarkable historic setting built on the site of the former Palace of Placentia. This was where Anne Boleyn’s daughter, the future Elizabeth I, was born, and where Anne was arrested in 1536 before being taken to the Tower of London.
With the custom-built, fully covered auditorium set against Greenwich’s historic architecture, the production brings audiences closer to the world in which Anne lived and the events that shaped her extraordinary story. Enjoy the atmosphere of open-air theatre with protection from the elements, rain or shine.
The production uses an immersive binaural audio system, with headphones provided for audience members. This creates a three-dimensional sound experience, making music and sound effects feel as though they move around you. The cast performs live, while the audio helps bring the production’s orchestral score and soundscape to life. Headphones are supplied at the venue and must be worn throughout the performance.
Anne Boleyn: The Musical is recommended for ages 12 and over. Younger children may attend at parental discretion, but the production is not suitable for children under four. The show explores historical themes including political betrayal, female oppression and Anne Boleyn’s imprisonment and execution.
Yes. The production takes place in a custom-built, fully covered outdoor auditorium, so performances can go ahead rain or shine. You can enjoy the atmosphere of open-air theatre while remaining protected from the weather.