ONE
KING, SIX QUEENS
AND
A DOG CALLED STANLEY!
This
unique show tells Henry VIII’s story in his own words, with the
ghosts of his Queens and principal courtiers., coming back to haunt him.
Oh and his dog gets in on the act too.
Ken the curator of a museum is setting out a display of items from Tudor
times for a lecture that is being given that day. To be honest he is not
that interested in that period and can't wait to finish. The phone rings
to say the lecturer is delayed, and can he entertain the audience until
the lecturer arrives. Ken does his best, picking up some of the objects
and tries to talk about them and then he finds a hat that belonged to
Wil Somers, the Kings Jester and tries it on.
Suddenly there is a noise from outside, and a magnificent King Henry VIII
comes crashing into the room shouting for Wil and demanding a drink.
The show features 2 actors a host of puppets, specially composed music
and stunning historically accurate costumes.
It is vividly entertaining with a mixture of high drama and low comedy.
The show first opened in April of 2006 and since then the concept has been
drawing rave reviews from all who have seen the show.
Below are some quotes from some of the letters and reviews we receive.
“I
came to see your show in Cambridge last Wednesday with my son (aged 10).
I just wanted to let you know that I thought it was superb, and my son and
I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I home educate him, and although we have
studied the Tudors you brought Henry to life, and covered the material in
such an interesting and imaginative way.”
Cambridge
Festival
“Perfect
for classes studying the Tudors - funny and absolutely spot on for the age
range - this show ticks all the right boxes”
Liz Hills - Headteacher of Ilderton School
“Its a wonderfully
entertaining and inspiring performance which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The puppets were incredible as were the amazing, extremely authentic costumes.
The show rounded off our Tudor Day and was followed by 'an audience with
the King' which enhanced the children's learning and gave them an experience
they would never forget! Thank you! We shall be in touch soon to discuss
a date for next year!”
Louise Low - Pitmaston Primary, Worcester
"The show was informative,
highly educational but in a light hearted way. My children really enjoyed
looking at the puppets after the show and didn't really realise they were
learning” The Studio Theatre, Petersfield
"If history lessons
had been like this, Id have learnt a bit more when I was at school. Having
grabbed our attention and got us chuckling, On the Other Hand keep us hooked
– sometimes through laughter but sometimes by stirring other emotions.
There are tender moments, there are scary moments, there are very sad moments.
Henry's line of Queens, Cardinal Wolsey and the unfortunate Cromwell are
depicted by rather beautiful table-top puppets - Schools should be queuing
up to book it” Buxton
Opera House, Animations online
“I
have had nothing but good reports, we must book you again”
Brian
Kirk - General Manager - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
