HF 2 Dr Tracy Borman

Dr Tracy Borman: Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter who Changed History

Mon 19 Aug 8pm Two Sisters’ Theatre

All Ticket Prices Below


In this illustrated talk, based on her new book, Tracy Borman will tell the fascinating and poignant story of Anne Boleyn and her daughter Elizabeth I. Piecing together evidence from original documents and artefacts, she will throw dramatic new light on two of the most famous and controversial women in history, and will trace the legacy of their relationship all the way up to the modern day monarchy.

Dr Tracy Borman is a best selling author, historian and broadcaster, specialising in the Tudor period. Her books include Elizabeth’s Women, Thomas Cromwell, The Private Lives of the Tudors and Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy from William the Conqueror to Charles III. She has also written a fiction trilogy, The King’s Witch, based in the court of James I. Her latest non fiction book is Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History (Hodder & Stoughton, 19 May 2023)

Tracy is also joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces, Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust and Chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University in her native Lincoln. She has presented a number of history programmes for Channel 5 and the Smithsonian Channel, including The Fall of Anne Boleyn, Inside the Tower of London and Henry VIII and the King’s Men. She is a regular contributor to BBC History Magazine and gives talks on her books across the country and abroad.

If you wish to purchase the discounted, multiple show ticket offers please call the box office 07379 488 477 or email boxoffice@heverfestival.co.uk.

Allocated Standard Seating (One Talk) £21.70
Allocated Covered Seating (Two Talks on the Same Day)£35.90
Allocated Covered Seating (All Talks)£101.70
Festival Friends & Hever Castle, Hever Golf and Wellbeing Club Members
Allocated Covered Seating (One Talk)
£19.70
Festival Friends & Hever Castle, Hever Golf and Wellbeing Club Members 
Allocated Covered Seating (Two Talks on the Same Day)
£35.90
*Groups, over 20 tickets 
Allocated Covered Seating (One Talk)
£19.70
*Groups, over 20 tickets 
Allocated Covered Seating (Two Talks on the Same Day)
£35.70
Joint Theatre and Castle Garden entry adult
Allocated Covered Seating (One Talk)
£36.40
Joint Theatre and Castle Garden entry adult
Allocated Covered Seating (Two Talks on the Same Day)
£50.60
Joint Theatre and Castle Garden entry child
Allocated Covered Seating (one Talk)
£30.90
Joint Theatre and Castle Garden entry child
Allocated Covered Seating (Two Talks on the Same Day)
£45.10

Two Sisters’ Theatre

Our main theatre, located on the glorious Two Sisters’ Lawn has allocated, covered seating. Lawn areas where you can bring your own seats, beanbags, rugs etc. are available for selected performances only.

Please check our access page for further information.

The Theatre Bar will be open on the theatre lawn before the show and during the interval for hot and cold, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, ice cream and snacks.

Freshly made crêpes will also be available. Savoury and sweet options, before evening shows only. Here is the menu.

Pre-Theatre suppers in the Guthrie Pavilion are available before this performance. 
Here is the menu.
Please book your theatre tickets first, then follow this link to reserve your table.

Bookings start from 6pm, we recommend arriving at least an hour before the performance starts so you don’t have to rush your meal.

PLEASE NOTE: You have made a table reservation only, you may be asked to pre-order by the catering team in advance of the date and all meals and drinks are to be paid for on the night.