Henry VIII
Synopsis
When England's King Henry VIII falls for the young, beautiful Anne Boleyn, he must somehow remove his beloved wife, Katherine of Aragon. Church and state collide when he defies papal authority by seeking to divorce her. 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 this Stratford Festival production of Shakespeare's play brings vividly to life the thrilling human drama behind a pivotal moment in history.
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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 Thomas 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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martha Henry
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Henry VIII
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Stratford Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martha Henry
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Martha Henry
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry VIII
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What is Henry VIII about?
When England's King Henry VIII falls for the young, beautiful Anne Boleyn, he must somehow remove his beloved wife, Katherine of Aragon. Church and state collide when he defies papal authority by seeking to divorce her. 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 this Stratford Festival production of Shakespeare's play brings vividly to life the thrilling human drama behind a pivotal moment in history.
Who directed Henry VIII?
Henry VIII was directed by Martha Henry.
Who stars in Henry VIII?
The principal cast of Henry VIII includes Jonathan Goad, Rod Beattie, Scott Wentworth, Wayne Best, Tim Campbell.
When was Henry VIII released and how long is it?
Henry VIII was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.