The children, in the Company of Will the Jester, find themselves in the Queen's Receiving Room, on the Eve of the Spanish Armada. Elizabeth is distraught since all her attempts to avoid the conflict have failed. How has it happened? Will and the Children act out the story from when Elizabeth's father, Henry, first decided he had to provide a male heir to English throne.

The play clearly tells the story of Henry's six wives, Edward's short reign, Mary Tudor and her attempts to bring England back to Catholicism with Philip of Spain, and finally Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots. A Tudor Tale, is fast moving, exciting ( executions and battles!) and makes history understandable and enjoyable. It is performed in the round with children taking part as different characters, serving and advising a Queen, taking part in a galliard,, and much more. They are involved and engaged throughout - and that is why the play remains in their memories both as an entertaining and yet educational experience.

WHAT SCHOOLS HAVE SAID:

"Very pleased. Those of us who'd seen it before were captivated again! New colleagues were very impressed. The children were enchanted and excited. V. keen to chat to actors after performance. A thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining and educational experience" DOWNSBROOK

"A V. positive experience for all as this was the first time many of us had experienced Rainbow Theatre. Children loved it and were transfixed and concentrated very well for the whole hour. It was great. Thank you!" YATTENDON PS

" Loved it/ v. informative. Children couldn't stop talking about it." GREENLEAF

"Well presented and lively interpretation following main events in Tudor History. Fun to watch" HOLY CROSS

"An excellent performance and totally valuable experience for children" ST LUKE'S JNR

" V. enjoyable, good value and a great resource. Good alternative to school trip. Thank you" MANOR HALL