1536 tickets
About 1536
Don’t miss 1536, Ava Pickett’s outstanding play about three women who are caught up in the fallout of Anne Boleyn’s brutal death, as it makes its West End debut. Book 1536 tickets on TodayTix.
1536 in London is set in Essex during the Tudor period. It follows Anna, Jane, and Mariella, three women who meet in secret, craving news from London as they wait with bated breath to mull over the latest round of gossip from the royal palace. But as word spreads that Henry VIII has brutally ended the life of Anne Boleyn, this violence at the royal level has cascaded down to the common people. The women quickly begin to feel the consequences of this in their own lives. Gossip turns into something very dangerous as the distance between royal politics and the ordinary relationships between men and the women in their lives closes in on them.
After a sold-out Almeida Theatre run, 1536 is arriving in the West End in a truly fierce production about what happens when the highest form of power gives men permission to act as they wish.
Run time
2hr. No Interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
2nd May, 2026
End date
1st August, 2026
1536 cast and creative team
By: Ava Pickett
Director: Lyndsey Turner
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 14, 24, 176, N5, N19, N29, N38, N41, N279
Car park: Chinatown (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head left up to West Street. The theatre’s on your left past St Martin’s Theatre.
More information about 1536
1536 is a play that boasts a formidable cast, including Liv Hill, Siena Kelly, and Tanya Reynolds, as they reprise their roles. The cast also includes Harry Bradley, Oliver Johnstone, George Kemp, Saroja-Lily Ratnavel, and Sydney Spencer.
The production is directed by Lyndsey Turner and written by Ava Pickett. Alongside them is a masterful creative team, including design by Max Jones, lighting by Jack Knowles, sound by Tingying Dong, and music by Will Stuart.
This production feels alive, with its poignant topics. It is filled with justified female rage at how structures of authority more often than not provide a feeling of safety for men who ultimately want to harm women. It bridges the gap in the belief that we have left inequality behind us in the past, because, really, we are still struggling with gender equality even today.
What to watch for
- Writer Ava Pickett won the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for her work on 1536.
- Director Lyndsey Turner was nominated for a 2026 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director for 1536.
- Henry VIII had his wife, Anne Boleyn, executed by decapitation on May 19, 1536, after having her found guilty of ‘treason, adultery, and incest.’
- Henry VIII famously had six wives.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1536 about?
Don’t miss 1536, a compelling play written by Ava Pickett, making its West End debut. The play masterfully balances themes of misogyny and power imbalances with care and witty humour.
Which theatre is 1536 at?
1536 is at London's Ambassadors Theatre, which is located at West Street, London, WC2H 9ND.
How do you get tickets for 1536?
Check the top of this page for current availability on 1536 tickets on TodayTix.
What is the running time of 1536?
1536 runs for 2hr. No Interval.
What is the age recommendation for 1536?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for 1536?
1536 tickets start at £62.
Who wrote 1536?
Ava Pickett is the playwright.
Who directed 1536?
Lyndsey Turner stages the show.
Is 1536 appropriate for kids?
This production is best for those 14 and over, as it contains mention of violence, explicit content, and strong language.
Is 1536 good?
1536 is a fantastic play for audiences as it is brilliant, funny, and emotionally compelling. With smashing performances and award-winning writing, this play uses history to explore modern-day troubles.
