1536 (play)
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| Written by | Ava Pickett |
| Directed by | Lyndsey Turner |
| Date premiered | 6 May 2025 |
| Place premiered | Almeida Theatre, London |
1536 is a stage play written by Ava Pickett. It had its world premiere at London's Almeida Theatre in 2025. It's scheduled to transfer to the West End in 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.[1][2]
The production closed on 7 June 2025.
West End (2026)
The production is scheduled to transfer to London's West End for a limited run in 2026. The show is expected to begin performances from 2 May 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre and is scheduled to run through 1 August.[3] Liv Hill, Siena Kelly, and Tanya Reynolds are expected to reprise their roles with further casting to be announced. Actress Margot Robbie has joined the planned West End production as a producer.[4]
Cast and characters
| Character | Off-West End[5] |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| William | Angus Cooper |
| Jane | Liv Hill |
| Richard | Adam Hugill |
| Anna | Siena Kelly |
| Mariella | Tanya Reynolds |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Laurence Olivier Awards[6] | Best New Play | Ava Pickett | Pending |
| Best Director | Lyndsey Turner | Pending |
References
- ^ "1536". Almeida Theatre. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ Rank, Julia (2025-05-14). "'1536' review — Anne Boleyn's fate is a strong catalyst for this colourfully anachronistic exploration of sexual politics". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ Rook, Olivia (2025-11-17). "'1536' to transfer to the West End". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ Rook, Olivia (2026-01-28). "'1536' announces cast as Margot Robbie joins producing team". London Theatre. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "1536". Everand. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "2026 Archives | Official London Theatre". officiallondontheatre.com. Retrieved 2026-03-10.