The Secret Diary of Henry VIII at Netherby Hall

The Three Inch Fools are an innovative touring theatre company acclaimed for their fast-paced and musically driven approach to theatre.We have built a reputation for staging bold and vibrant productions - a fast-paced, musically-driven style, using all sorts of different instruments, plenty of multi-roling and many a quick costume change along the way. For each production, we create a completely original musical soundtrack collaborating with composer Stephen Hyde. The Three Inch Fools soundtrack moves between folk music and world music to classical, rock, pop and opera - and everywhere in between!Our performances take place in the open-air. With people spending more and more time indoors, we have made it our mission to reclaim the great outdoors as a cultural meeting ground for families and communities, at some of Britain’s best-loved landmarks.We combine the best of old and new: the spirit and methods of a traditional touring troupe, with a contemporary vitality that strives to make our work accessible to an audience of all ages, so that everyone can enjoy and engage with theatre.We spend the winter and spring months at the National Trust’s Elizabethan Eastbury Manor House in Barking, where we rehearse and work closely with the local community. Then, through the summer, we embark on a five-month tour of the country ...2025 marks our 10th anniversary, and we will be touring with outdoor productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and a brand new comedy about Elizabeth I.www.threeinchfools.com

The Three Inch Fools

The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court

Netherby Hall

The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court. Unexpectedly thrust into the limelight, young Henry navigates the ups and downs of courtly life, and all whilst fighting the French (again) and re-writing religion. The Fools hit the road with this brand new comedy - a mad-capped take on Britain’s most epic monarch, and those infamous wives. ★★★★★ – “So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny”★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable”★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press★★★★★ – “Great fun for the whole family…my kids are still talking about it!” On Tuesday 16th July, join us at Netherby Hall in Cumbria. Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our outdoor adventure. Come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine! This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. 7pm start time, picnics welcome from 6pm. The performance will last approximately 100 minutes (+ a 20 minute interval).We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance. For further information about this performance please email boxoffice@threeinchfools.com.