This musical about the most famous uxoricide in British political history initially debuted at Hever Castle in Kent, the grandiose former seat of the Boleyn family. Despite a decent creative team headed by erstwhile Hampstead Theatre boss Roxana Silbert – with a book by Rebecca Night, lyrics by Rebecca Night and Sam Kenyon and music by Selma Greenwood – there was always some question as to whether this was a serious musical or a bit of post-Six fluff for stately homes. But it seems like its Belgian producers Historalia must believe in it, because Anne Boleyn: The Musical is heading to London.
Tracing her happy, privilaged upbringing and omn to her fateful meeting with Henry VIII and its dire consequences, the production was praised for its lavish visuals when it opened at Hever in 2025 and those should be replicated by this outdoos staging at Greenwich Naval College which is on the site of the Palace of Placentia, a pivotal part in the Anne/Henry story.
Casting is currently TBC: Emily Lane played Anne last time.
