Playing Henry VIII with Mark Goldthorp

Playing Henry VIII with Mark Goldthorp

Author: Reign of London Tours February 9, 2026 Duration: 29:37

Today we're talking to Mark Goldthorp, who played Henry VIII in the recent production of Anne Boleyn: The Musical at Hever Castle, produced by Historalia.

Let's find out what it was like to step into the shoes of this infamous monarch and why this musical is so unique...

Welcome, Mark!

 

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https://mamma-mia.com/uk-and-international-tour/cast/mark-goldthrop

https://www.instagram.com/markgoldthorp/


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https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynthemusical/


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https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

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https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/


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There's a certain texture to the past that often gets smoothed over in textbooks. If It Ain't Baroque..., an independent history podcast from the team at Reign of London Tours, digs into that rich grain. Instead of a dry march through dates, each episode uses history as a lens-a prism, really-to examine the broader tapestry of life, culture, and the human experience. You'll hear stories where the grand narratives of politics and power intersect with the intimate details of everyday existence, revealing how people lived, thought, and felt in other times. The perspective offered here is grounded in a deep, practical knowledge of historical spaces and stories, moving beyond the abstract to something more tangible. This isn't about memorizing facts; it's about connecting threads from then to now. Tune in for a thoughtful, meandering exploration where a single artifact, a forgotten figure, or a specific event can open up a whole world of understanding. The result is a consistently engaging listen that reminds us how the past is never truly past, but always echoing in the foundations of our present.
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