Henry VIII in St Dogmaels Abbey 3 - 6 August 2022

Henry VIII is a political thriller set in the colourful and dangerous Tudor court. Courtiers manoeuvre around the king as he seeks to end his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and take a new wife, Anne Boleyn. The play shines a spotlight on the queen as she desperately tries to hold her place in Henry's affections - and protect her daughter Mary.

Director Ian Wood says 'Under its original title, All is True, the play was hugely popular, and it deserves to be much better known.'

New ticketing arrangements

The Abbey Shakespeare Players is a community organisation that has performed in the historic ruins of St Dogmaels Abbey in Pembrokeshire every year from 1987 - 2019. The site's owner Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments, no longer permits community organisations to charge for tickets to their events.

Instead we are asking you to donate an amount of your choice. When you book, simply select as many 'Free' tickets as you need for your party. Then select one 'Donation' and donate the total amount you wish to give.

After we have covered our costs, any profits will be donated to causes in the local community. In previous years these have included heritage and community charity Hanes Llandoch, refugee welcome charity Croeso Teifi, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the White Hart Community Inn and the St Dogmaels Junior Football Club.