1536
A sold-out, award-winning historical drama with a modern edge, 1536 transfers to the West End in Ava Pickett’s razor-sharp new play.
About
About 1536
1536 at the Ambassadors Theatre is a historical drama set in Tudor England. Three women meet in an Essex field as rumours from London spread, including news of the clash between King Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn. The play follows how those events begin to echo in their own lives.
Written by Ava Pickett, winner of the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and directed by Lyndsey Turner, 1536 transferred to the West End after a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre. It explores female friendship in a world where violence is spreading and private lives are being shaped by events at court.
Key facts: Running time: 2 hours, no interval. Previews begin on 2 May 2026, and the production is playing for a strictly limited run.
Before you book
Age guidance: Key Stage 4 and above. This production includes strong language, depictions of violence and sexual assault, and discussion of miscarriage, rape, domestic violence and traumatic childbirth. It also includes blood, flashing lights and haze.
Venue
Ambassadors Theatre
West St. London WC2H 9ND
Accessibility enquiries: Please contact the venue on 0333 009 5399 or email AMBboxoffice@atgentertainment.com.
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West Street, London, WC2H 9ND
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