Win Tickets To Shakespeare’s ‘Henry VIII’ at the Broad Stage

It played to rave reviews at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, and is now set to launch its U.S. debut at Santa Monica’s Broad Stage this Friday night.

Shakespeare’s Henry VIII will be performed at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica on Sept. 26 -29 and the production will have a distinctly Spanish viewpoint.

Madrid-based Rakatá re-imagines the play from a Spanish perspective. It will be performed in Spanish with English caption.

The Guardian UK described the performance as "a supremely accomplished retelling of this most notorious episode in English history.”

Dale Franzen, director of The Broad Stage called it the best production of Henry VIII she has seen worldwide. She said, it’s “a play that offers great historical insight mixed with political intrigue, romance and scandal. Rakatá presents a fantastic perspective on Shakespeare and a thrilling audience experience.”

The most memorable moments on stage include the meeting between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Boleyn’s coronation, the baptism of the future Elizabeth I, the beheading of Buckingham, and Catherine’s death.

“The world finds royalty fascinating as witnessed by the recent royal birth of Prince George and the success of an increasing amount of TV and films focusing on royal history. Rakata’s Henry VIII is a fascinating story from a Spanish perspective,” said Franzen.

The first five Patch readers that email  boxoffice@thebroadstage.com and mention that they saw the offer on Patch, will receive double passes to Sunday’s matinee at 2 p.m.

Henry VIII will be performed at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage, 1310 11th St. Santa Monica, 90401. Ticket prices range from $32 - $65. For tickets visit www.thebroadstage.com or call the box office at 310-434-3200.