About This Event
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in
Robert Bolt
’s award-winning play, directed by
Jonathan Church
.
Martin Shaw
stars as Sir Thomas More – scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Henry VIII. Above all, he is a man of integrity, loved by the common people and his own family.
When Henry demands a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, clearing the way for him to marry Anne Boleyn, the staunchly Catholic Thomas is forced to choose between his loyalty and his own conscience, committing an incredible act of defiance for which he eventually pays the ultimate price...
Martin Shaw is known to millions for his television roles in
Judge John Deed, Inspector George Gently
and
The Professionals.
His recent West End stage appearances include
Hobson’s Choice, The Best Man
and
Twelve Angry Men.
Jonathan Church’s directorial credits include a ten-year period as artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre. He previously directed Martin Shaw in the acclaimed West End transfer of
Hobson’s Choice.
The stellar cast includes
Gary Wilmot, Edward Bennett, Abigail Cruttenden, Nicholas Day, Calum Finlay, Asif Khan, Hari Kang, Sam Parks, Louisa Sexton, Timothy Watson
and
Orlando James.