Bloody Mary and The Nine Day Queen at the Union Theatre

The new musical will run from 21st October until 29th October

The musical tells the story of two Queens: Bloody Mary and her seventeen-year-old cousin, Lady Jane Grey. Set during a time of political and economic upheaval after the death of Henry VIII, and with the teenage King Edward VI on the throne, the power-hungry Duke of Northumberland lurks in the background—willing to do whatever it takes to maintain control.

This tragic, original musical explores timeless themes of family, power, faith, and the forces that bind or break us. Written by Gareth Hides and produced by Handiwork Productions, it’s a bold new work that asks urgent questions about identity and purpose: What are you living for? And what would you be willing to die for?

Serious in tone but laced with moments of humour, this production offers a compelling and accessible take on a lesser-known chapter in Tudor history.