Henry VIII’s Right Royal Revelry

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Henry VIII’s Right Royal Revelry

June 28, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Join the Society for an evening of Tudor-themed fun and frolics, featuring the art and artists from our exhibition, The Reign, which features contemporary art inspired by our historic collections.  Explore our Burlington House premises in the heart of London and immerse yourself in our unique atmosphere.

Book your tickets now and get ready to enjoy an evening including:

  • The Reign artists – Adam Dant and Dan Llywelyn Hall discuss their artwork with Arts Writer, Louise Jury
  • Schmooze with HENRY VIII on his birthday!Come face to face with one of the world’s most infamous kings through professional Henry VIII impersonator, David Smith
  • Get Crowned – Make your own crown to let everyone know who’s in charge (recycled materials will be used)
  • Composed by the King & his circle – Live music from British Early Music Ensemble group Ensemble Pro Victoria

Please note:

  • Activities are repeated on the hour, from 5pm-8pm, so you will need to arrive promptly at the start of your session
  • Tickets include one free drink from the paid bar
  • Families welcomes, though children must be supervised at all times
  • The colours used for each hourly slot name are just to show us which visitors arrived at which hour, they do not impact on the activities available to you

Pre-booking is now closed but there will still be tickets on the door each hour subject to availability.

Details

Date:
June 28, 2024
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Venue

Society of Antiquaries of London
Burlington House, Piccadilly
London, W1J 0BE United Kingdom
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Society of Antiquaries of London
Email
events@sal.org.uk
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