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Henry's Wives (The Much-Married Musical)
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 7w, 6m
The Henry in question is Henry VIII of England and here his six famous wives and their stories are given a light-hearted and slightly irreverent treatment.
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Cast Size
7w, 6m -
Subgenre
Theatre for Young Audiences, Biography, Period, Docudrama/History -
Target Audience
Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
Staying with the known facts of events but gently fabricating circumstances, this is an exciting and fast-moving glimpse at a slice of English history. Songs in Henry's Wives include "The Grape and the Vine" "The Perfect Woman" "Kings and Clowns" and "Husbands and Wives". The musical can be staged quite simply with minimum casting or can be elaborate with added chorus, as circumstances allow.The musical was first seen in London under the title Kings and Clowns, featuring Frank Finlay, Elizabeth Counsell and Dilys Watling.
Cast Attributes
- Time Period 16th Century/Elizabethan
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Music
- Vocal DemandsEasy
- Orchestra Size Small/Combo
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.
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Authors
Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021) was a writer/composer/lyricist who contributed to many musical films and plays during his long, award-winning career.
He was born in London and educated at University College School and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. At Cambridge, he was pre ...