This August, Anne Boleyn the Musical makes its world premiere at Hever Castle – Anne’s childhood home.
From 2 – 30 August, the castle grounds will host a spectacular outdoor musical like no other, produced by Eliane Astor-de Merode and Simon de Merode for Historalia Productions. This brand new show tells the story of Anne’s extraordinary rise and fall with a moving score by Sam Gevers (recorded by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra) and lyrics by Rebecca Night and Sam Kenyon. Roxana Silbert directs the show, with choreography by Alistair David.
Emily Lane stars as Anne Boleyn, with Mark Goldthorp as Henry VIII, leading a cast of professional performers joined by 35 community cast members from across Kent – and live horses for added Tudor drama.
Performed in a specially constructed 1,800-seat outdoor auditorium with Hever Castle itself as the breathtaking backdrop, the production also marks the UK’s first ever outdoor musical to use binaural sound. Every audience member will receive a headset that immerses them in crystal-clear sound, capturing every note and whisper.
With exclusive behind the scenes access to the preparations you can witness this epic show take shape.
Watch the stage and auditorium take shape
From the first beams of the towering stage to the rows of seats that will soon echo with applause, the site is transforming into a spectacle worthy of Tudor theatre.
Backstage photos by Daniel Watson. NB. Costumes are for rehearsal purposes only.
Guests can begin exploring the gardens and grounds from 6:10pm before the show starts at sunset. Platinum ticket holders enjoy exclusive access to the lakeside Italian Loggia with drinks and light bites, while a luxurious two-course dinner with paired wines is available in the historic Astor Wing for just 50 guests per evening. A fast-service dining an full bar is available for all other guests in the main hospitality tent, curated by Danny Staples.
Anne Boleyn: the Musical promises a captivating fusion of history, drama, and music – an unmissable Kent event in a truly unforgettable setting.
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Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, there are two opportunities for you to stay the night with us.
Hever Castle has played host to many important events and celebrations for over 600 years. In 1903 when William Waldorf Astor set about restoring Hever Castle to its former glory, he added the Astor Wing, to accommodate his family and guests, before creating a lake and the spectacular Italian Garden to house his impressive collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary.
There are multiple places to eat & drink across the Hever Castle Estate. Select between the Castle & Gardens and Golf Club below to discover more.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, Hever Castle Golf Club is a 27 hole Kent golf course that will encourage and inspire all golf enthusiasts.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, the Wellbeing Centre consists of five smart treatment rooms.
