ANNE BOLEYN: THE MUSICAL to play at Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich in 2027

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Following its acclaimed world premiere at Hever Castle in summer 2025, Anne Boleyn: The Musical will come to London in 2027, playing at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, from 8 May – 5 June 2027.

The spectacular open-air production will be staged in the historic grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, on the site of the former Palace of Placentia, where Anne Boleyn's story became intertwined with that of Henry VIII and the Tudor court. Bringing the musical to Greenwich provides another remarkable historic setting for a production that received its world premiere at Hever Castle, Anne's childhood home.

Audiences will experience the production in a specially constructed, fully covered outdoor auditorium, with the historic buildings of Greenwich providing an atmospheric backdrop. Combining immersive audio, live horses, elaborate period costumes and a soaring original score, the production promises to bring Anne's story to life on an epic scale, with all the atmosphere of open-air theatre in a weather-protected setting.

Directed by Roxana Silbert, with a book by Rebecca Night, lyrics by Rebecca Night and Sam Kenyon, and music by Selma Greenwood, the musical brings a fresh perspective to one of the most fascinating and influential women in British history.

Anne Boleyn: The Musical explores Anne's transformation from an ambitious, intellectually curious young woman to one of the most influential and controversial figures in British history.

From her early years at the royal courts of Europe to her return to England and her rise to become Queen, the musical tells the story of a woman determined to shape her own destiny. Brilliant, ambitious and ahead of her time, Anne dared to imagine a world shaped by reform, opportunity and greater agency for women.

But in Tudor England, a woman with ideas could be dangerous. Surrounded by powerful men determined to control her fate, Anne finds herself at the centre of a devastating political betrayal, while her relationship with Henry VIII sets in motion events that would change the course of English history forever.

You know the Queen. Now meet the Woman.

Producer Simon de Merode said: “Following the extraordinary experience of bringing Anne Boleyn’s story to life at Hever Castle, we are thrilled to bring the musical to London in 2027. The Old Royal Naval College stands on the site of Greenwich Palace, where Anne gave birth to the future Elizabeth I. Bringing her story to a place so closely connected to her life makes this next chapter particularly meaningful, and we are enormously excited to continue developing the production with our wonderful creatives team, Rebecca, Roxana, Rob and the wider team.”

Further casting and creative team details will be announced.

For more info on Anne Boleyn: The Musical, please click here.