An Afternoon with Philippa Gregory
Location
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR
Telephone
01284 769505- Next Event
- 19th October 3:00pm
- Event Finishes
- 19th October 5:00pm
About this event
In association with the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival. Join Philippa Gregory, playwright of Richard, My Richard and one of the world’s foremost historical novelists, whose books include The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen, as she brings the Boleyn traitor out of the shadows in an explosive story of one woman’s survival in the deadly dance of the Tudor Court.
Over two decades, Philippa Gregory has proved herself an extraordinary chronicler of the forgotten women in history whose lives have been misrecorded and obscured – most recently in her Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction title, Normal Women. Now, she returns to the Tudor court armed with groundbreaking new research, and reframes a woman famously branded as a traitor, but whose real story was far more complex.
Philippa will talk to us about her new book Boleyn Traitor (out in October) and take questions from the audience. There will be a post-show reception including a book signing.
This is a fundraising event for Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (charity number 242977) and Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival (CIO Charity number 1209140).
Tickets £12-£24
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About the Venue
Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.
It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.
Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/
Theatre goers can now also enjoy pre-show dining provided by LÉA: a delicious new artisan food range from award-winning Maison Bleue.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
