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UK / South East / Kent

Divorced, Beheaded, Died at Fort Amherst

Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4UB

18th - 19th July

The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon a Royal Progress about his Realm.

He has halted here, in Chatham, to afford his loyal subjects the opportunity to have an audience with their Sovereign Lord and King.

Join us first for a Hog Roast Supper and glass of wine or ale, then from 19:00 His Majesty as he recounts the events of his long reign; telling of his many wives and his children, and petition him on ANY related subject… a lively Q&A is assured!

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Opening Times

Performance starts at

19.00

Prices

£25.00

Facilities

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Toilets

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