1536 (play)

2025 stage play written by Ava Pickett 1536 Ava Pickett Lyndsey Turner 6 May 2025 AnneJaneMariella Almeida Theatre, London 1536Poster.webp 250px West End promotional poster 1536 is a stage play written by Ava Pickett following three friends who receive word about Anne Boleyn's demise, seeing the parallels in the rise of patriarchy in their village. It had its world premiere at London's Almeida Theatre in 20251536 https://almeida.co.uk/whats-on/1536-play/ 2025-11-25 Almeida Theatre en-US and the Ambassadors Theatre in 2026.Rook Olivia 2025-11-17 '1536' to transfer to the West End https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/1536-to-transfer-to-the-west-end 2025-11-25 London Theatre en Plot As news of Anne Boleyn's arrest and execution by King Henry VIII spreads across the country, the play follows Anna, Jane and Mariella, three friends reuniting in a field to share news and gossip, as the rumors become reality and begin to inspire the men of their village to mistreat women through force and manipulation.Learn about the history behind Ava Pickett’s play '1536' https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/learn-about-the-history-behind-ava-picketts-play-1536 London Theatre June 15, 2026May 22, 2026 1536, Almeida Theatre review: Anne Boleyn is a force to be reckoned with https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/1536-almeida-anne-boleyn-review-b2750887.html The Independent June 15, 2026 Production history Off-West End (2025) The play had its world premiere on 2 May 2025 at the Almeida Theatre in London. The production was directed by Lyndsey Turner. Casting included Angus Cooper as William, Liv Hill as Jane, Adam Hugill as Richard, Siena Kelly as Anna, and Tanya Reynolds as Mariella.Rank Julia 2025-05-14 '1536' review — Anne Boleyn's fate is a strong catalyst for this colourfully anachronistic exploration of sexual politics https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/1536-review-almeida-theatre 2025-11-25 London Theatre en The production closed on 7 June 2025.1536 (West End) https://almeida.co.uk/whats-on/1536-west-end/ Almeida Theatre June 15, 2026 West End (2026) The production is scheduled to transfer to London's West End for a limited run in 2026. They began performances from 2 May 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre and is scheduled to run through 1 August.May 20, 2026 Ava Pickett’s ‘1536’ Is a Visceral Look at Power https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/theater/ava-pickett-1536.html The New York Times June 15, 2026 Liv Hill, Siena Kelly, and Tanya Reynolds are expected to reprise their roles with Oliver Johnstone and George Kemp joining as Richard and William, respectively. Actress Margot Robbie has joined the production as a producer.Rook Olivia 2026-01-28 '1536' announces cast as Margot Robbie joins producing team https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/1536-announces-cast-as-margot-robbie-joins-producing-team 2026-03-12 London Theatre en The production received positive reviews, with London Theatre praising it as " warm, smartly observed, earthily funny"1536 review – Ambassadors Theatre https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/1536-review-ambassadors-theatre London Theatre June 15, 2026 and Theatre and Tonic praising it as a "phenomenal piece of theatre."Hoglefzzftbmy1bwa6r96betvglc4e https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/hoglefzzftbmy1bwa6r96betvglc4e Theatre & Tonic June 15, 2026 Cast and characters +CharacterOff-West End1536 https://www.everand.com/book/859456752/1536 2025-11-25 Everand enWest EndFull cast announced for West End transfer of 1536 https://theatreweekly.com/full-cast-announced-for-west-end-transfer-of-1536/ TheatreWeekly June 15, 202620252026WilliamAngus CooperGeorge KempJaneLiv HillRichardAdam HugillOliver JohnstoneAnnaSiena KellyMariellaTanya Reynolds Awards and nominations 2025 Off-West End production YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult2026Laurence Olivier Awards2026 Archives Official London Theatre https://officiallondontheatre.com/olivier-awards/year/olivier-awards-2026/ 2026-03-10 officiallondontheatre.com en-GBBest New PlayAva PickettBest DirectorLyndsey Turner Television adaptation In August 2026, the eight-part series adaptation was ordered by HBO and BBC. Pickett is set to adapt her own play and serves as showrunner, while Molly Manners directs the series. The series will be produced by Drama Republic.White Peter HBO Boards Ava Pickett's BBC Drama Series 1536 https://deadline.com/2026/08/hbo-bbc-drama-series-1536-ava-pickett-1237018093/ Deadline Hollywood August 5, 2026 August 5, 2026 References Category:2025 plays Category:British plays Category:West End plays