The acclaimed Almeida Theatre production of 1536 will transfer to the West End next spring, with Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds reprising their celebrated roles.
The play, written by Ava Pickett and directed by Lyndsey Turner, was named one of the best theatre shows of 2025 and has been hailed as one of the most anticipated productions of 2026. The West End run will take place at the Ambassadors Theatre from 2 May to 1 August 2026.
Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds return as Jane, Anna and Mariella. Their performances were described as “outstanding” by The Telegraph, with their onstage chemistry praised as “electric and achingly brittle” by The Independent.
LuckyChap join the production team for the West End transfer. Margot Robbie said:
“at LuckyChap, we’re always drawn to bold, female-driven stories, and Ava’s brilliant play is exactly that. We’re absolutely thrilled to be coming on board as co-producers for its West End transfer. The show is fearless, witty and emotionally resonant, and it gives voice to women whose stories still feel timely today. Bringing 1536 to the West End is an incredibly exciting next chapter, and we’re honoured to help champion this phenomenal piece of art.”
Set in Tudor England, the play follows three women whose rural lives are upended as news spreads of conflict between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. As rumours grow, the women begin to recognise echoes of the royal drama in their own struggles, forcing them to confront danger that threatens everything they know.
The creative team includes Max Jones as set and costume designer, Jack Knowles as lighting designer, Tingying Dong as sound designer, Will Stuart as composer and arranger, and Anna Morrissey as movement and intimacy director. Casting is by Amy Ball CDG.
Listings and ticket information can be found here
