Henry VIII - Plays for Ks2

Henry VIII and His Six Wives

Bring the Tudor court to life with this engaging historical play for Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3 pupils. Through humour, drama and memorable characters, children explore the fascinating story of Henry VIII, his six wives, and the events that shaped Tudor England.

The resource includes:

A historical fact file on the Tudor period and the Tudor monarchs.
A fully scripted play, Henry VIII and His Six Wives.
A cast list with speaking and non-speaking roles.
A synopsis and classroom-friendly staging ideas.
Suggestions for assemblies, class projects, literacy activities and drama lessons.

The play follows Henry VIII’s turbulent reign as seen through the eyes of palace guards, covering his marriages to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr, ending with the accession of Edward VI.

Ideal for:

History lessons
Drama and performance
Tudor topic work
Assemblies and open days
Cross-curricular learning

Suitable for ages 7-13.