Enter the treacherous world of Thomas Cromwell, where whispered words topple kingdoms, loyalty shifts like smoke, and one man’s rise to power reshapes the fate of England.
More than a concert, this is an immersive journey into the heart of Tudor intrigue, fusing Debbie Wiseman‘s haunting orchestral score with the raw drama of Hilary Mantel‘s masterwork. Watch as music becomes menace, as words become weapons, and as history unfolds before your eyes – from Cromwell’s meteoric ascent through Henry VIII’s favour to his devastating fall.
BAFTA-nominated actor Anton Lesser – Thomas More from the acclaimed BBC series – breathes life into Mantel’s prose, his voice echoing through palace corridors thick with conspiracy. Soprano Grace Davidson and the Locrian Ensemble of London conjure the dangerous beauty of a court where every note could be your last.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Format: Reserved seating
Age: 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
For access bookings and access information please email: hello@stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
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[the score pulses with] tense undercurrents that characterise the plotting and intrigues of the Tudor court.”
Classic FM
The venue
St George’s Bristol
Getting to the venue
Location: St George’s is located near Bristol City Centre and just off Park Street. It has entrances on Great George Street and Charlotte Street (accessible).
Address: St George’s Bristol, Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found outside the venue on Great George Street. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
There are limited parking facilities on-site and these are prioritised for those with Blue Badges. For those who don’t have a Blue Badge, parking in the streets around the building is on meters, which are operational 7 days a week. The nearest car parks are located on Trenchard Street, Millennium Square, West End, Brandon Street, College Street, and Frog Lane.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Many streets around St George’s Bristol will be part of Bristol’s newly introduced Clean Air Zone the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
The nearest bus services stop at College Green, a 2-minute walk from the venue.
Access
Mobility
St George’s Bristol has step-free access to the venue from Charlotte Street. There is a lift to all floors of the building with access to the Café Bar, glass studio and hall. The gardens are not fully accessible to wheelchairs.
Toilets
We have accessible toilets located on each level of the new building and on the ground floor beside the Box Office.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome inside the venue.
Hearing Facility
St George’s Bristol has an Assisted Listening System which can be accessed via WiFi.
Please contact St Georges Bristol if you have access requirements.
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