
Henry VIII
2021
Synopsis
The Stratford Festival presents Shakespeare’s Henry VIII, a searing drama about one of the most fascinating, romantic yet brutal periods in history. When England’s King Henry (Jonathan Goad) falls for the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn (Alexandra Lainfiesta), he must somehow remove his beloved Queen Katherine (Irene Poole) from his life. As church and state collide, the King’s closest advisory, Cardinal Wolsey (Rod Beattie), suffers calamitous consequences and ultimately the course of history is changed forever.