Anne Boleyn: The Musical at Hever Castle

Anne Boleyn: The Musical at Hever Castle

 

Thursday 21st August 2025

 

*£96pp

*Full payment is required at time of booking

 

Fast Track Route

Leighton Buzzard, West Street

Tring, Brook Street

Hemel Hempstead, Park & Ride

 

The world premiere of Anne Boleyn the Musical will debut at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home.

 

The musical will play in a specially constructed 1,800 seat outdoor auditorium in the grounds of the Kent castle. Directed by Roxana Silbert, with a book by Rebecca Night, lyrics by Rebecca Night & Sam Kenyon, and music composed by Sam Gevers, it will tell the captivating story of Anne Boleyn at the very place where her journey began.

Anne says farewell to her family and embarks on a life-changing journey to the royal courts of Flanders and France. Though her goodbyes are difficult, Anne’s adventure will shape not only her future but the future of England itself…

 

Anne Boleyn the Musical explores the transformation from a young girl leaving England, into a young woman who returns to Hever Castle, destined to attract a King. The rise and fall of their relationship forever altered the course of history.

 

Celebrated as one of history’s most intriguing and influential women, Anne's true nature, her ambitions, and her generosity will finally be revealed—within the very walls where her mind was shaped and her legacy forged.

 

Historalia Productions co-founder and director Eliane Astor-de Merode, who is also the future Lady Astor of Hever, said: “Hever Castle is more than just Anne Boleyn’s childhood home; it’s a living monument to her life and the historical events that shaped her destiny. The historic walls of the castle have witnessed the joys and sorrows of Anne’s life, and now, in August 2025, they will once again come alive with the story of this remarkable woman through our musical. This production will offer visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the world as Anne might have known it, within the very grounds where she grew up.

 

“It is a privilege to play a part in bringing Anne Boleyn the Musical to life at this historic estate. Hever has always been intertwined with Anne Boleyn’s story, and through this production, I’m excited to continue that legacy. It is important to maintain the connection between our family and this place, which meant so much to my children's ancestors.”

The show will feature set and costume design by Robert Innes-Hopkins, sound by the Ringham Brothers, and lighting by Michel Jacobs.

 

 

Tickets are in the Gold Seating Area (please see seating plan)

 

 

 

Here is a handy schedule* for the performance:

6pm – Doors open

7.30pm – Start of Performance – Act 1

8.30pm – Interval

9.15pm  – Act 2

10.15pm – End of performance

* Please allow 15 minutes to walk from car park to seating.

**Please note that the timings during the performance are approximate and may be subject to change.

 

 

 

 

Requests for particular seats on the coach can be made when booking and we will do our best to accommodate these requests, but allocations are made on a first come first served basis, dependent upon customer mobility. We reserve the right to change your seat and allocate you a different one for operational reasons.

On single bookings, we reserve the right to alter your seating to maximize the seating available. We accept no liability in the event of any such change.

Accessibility

 

Making Our Summer Musical Accessible to All

We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone can enjoy our summer musical pop-ups, including those with accessibility needs. While we’re working with limited resources due to the pop-up nature of the show, we are committed to making it as inclusive as possible. Here’s how we’re making our events accessible:

 

Accessible Tickets

• Reserved Gold Front-Row Tickets for Disabled Patrons and Carers

  We have reserved a number of Gold front-row seats for disabled guests and their carers to ensure they have the best view and easy access. These tickets are available at the standard Gold seat price. 

• Please note, we reserve the right to check proof of disability at the entrance.

• There are steps to each level of the outdoor auditorium

 

Food & Drinks

 

• The estate opens at 18:00, allowing you to enjoy a drink or a tasty bite at the Loggia for Premium ticket holder and in our main foyer for the others.

• We offer two food stands on the grounds with high-quality culinary options.

• Our foyer is also a cozy spot where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a beer before the performance, during the interval, or afterward.

• The Loggia is only for premium ticket holder before the start of the show.

* Please note that picnics and outside drinks are not allowed on the premises.

 

Location

 

• All performances of Anne Boleyn take place at the Hever Castle estate in Kent.

• The open-air show is held under a covered grandstand with seating for 1,800 spectators and features the use of headphones for a truly unique listening experience.

 

 

Day Trip Departures

 

Timetable

• Our timetables are unique, bookings are taken throughout the year, and we release the pickup times around a month before departure. This allows us to ensure our pickup routes are kept to a minimum and our days run to time.

• Arrival and departure times in our brochure and on our website are a guideline and will be confirmed on your final confirmation.

• On some trips we run Fast Track pickups, typically on coastal trips or those of some distance. This shortens the pickup times and gets you to the destination in good time.

• Terms and Conditions can be found on our website or copies supplied upon request.

 

Seating arrangements

• Requests for particular seats on the coach can be made when booking and we will do our best to accommodate these requests, but allocations are made on a first come first served basis, dependent upon customer mobility. We reserve the right to change your seat and allocate you a different one for operational reasons. On single bookings, we reserve the right to alter your seating to maximize the seating available. We accept no liability in the event of any such change.

 

 

Day Trip T&C's Show Timings Anne Boleyn The Musical