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1536

By Ava Pickett, Directed by Lyndsey Turner

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Tue 6 May - Sat 7 Jun 2025

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Kings don’t kill their wives alright? It’s not – it just don’t happen. It doesn’t.

Tudor England. 

A field in Essex. 

Three women hurry to their childhood meeting place, thirsty for gossip from London. 

Word spreads of a clash between King Henry VIII and his Queen, Anne Boleyn. And closer to home, another rumour threatens to catch fire.

As these women realise the parallels between their ordinary, rural lives and the royal drama taking place at a distance, they are faced with several choices, all of which end in violence. 

Written as part of the Genesis Almeida New Playwrights, Big Plays Programme, Ava Pickett’s 1536 was the winner of the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and was commended by The George Devine Award for its “sparkling dialogue and savage undercurrent”. Lyndsey Turner (Chimerica) directs Liv Hill (Alma Mater, Three Girls), Siena Kelly (Adult Material, Domino Day) and Tanya Reynolds (A Mirror, Sex Education) in this fiendishly smart and funny new play which asks whether female solidarity can survive in a world where barbarism and misogyny are state sanctioned.

Running Time Approx. 1 hour & 50 mins, no interval.
Subject to change during previews.

Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2.30pm

Content Warnings Recommended for ages 15+. Read more about our production guidance and warnings>

1536

How to get tickets

Many performances are currently sold out or have limited availability, but you might still be able to get tickets.

Check our ticket guide

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Concessions

All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid on access performances or for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info

Access

Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.

25s & Under

£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Tue 6 – Mon 12 May. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. Tickets go on sale at 5pm on Tue 15 Apr. More info

30s & Under, Over 65s & Unemployed

If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Fri or Sat evenings.

Islington First

If you live or work in the Islington area you can book best available seats for £25 for performances from Tue 6 – Wed 14 May, subject to availability. Enter promo code ISFIRST when selecting your seats. Find applicable postcodes here.


Talks & Events

Talkback
After Mon 26 May performance
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Almeida For Free
Thu 22 May 7.30pm
A free performance for those aged 25 and under. Sign up to our emails for Tickets & Events for 16-25s to be notified when tickets are available.


Production Supporters

1536 is the first play commissioned through the Genesis Almeida New Playwrights, Big Plays Programme to make its world premiere at the Almeida.

The production is generously supported by The Charlotte Aitken Trust and Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a donor advised fund held at The London Community Foundation.

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Artwork photography by Felicity McCabe. Art Direction by Studio Doug.