Join Drama Club Coffee & Books at Merrit Club for a read through of 1536 by Ava Pickett.
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. 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.
1536 is a fiendishly smart and funny play which asks whether female solidarity can survive in a world where barbarism and misogyny are state sanctioned.
how does this work?
Doors will open at 10:30am
We welcome you to stop by for coffee and browse our book selection before the reading starts! Feel free to stick around and listen for as long as you’d like and leave when you need to.
Bring your copy or a device to read the script. We will also have limited printed copies available.
Wifi can be tricky! Try to download your script before arriving if you can.
Volunteer to read OR just listen! Roles will be assigned day-of.
Discussion to follow, leave whenever you need!