HF 4 Dr Nicola Tallis
Dr Nicola Tallis: Young Elizabeth: Princess, Prisoner, Queen
Tues 20 Aug 8pm Two Sisters’ Theatre
All Ticket Prices Below
Elizabeth I is one of England’s most famous monarchs, whose story as the ‘Virgin Queen’ is well known. But queenship was by no means a certain path for Henry VIII’s younger daughter, who spent the majority of her early years as a girl with an uncertain future.Before she was three years old Elizabeth had been both a princess and then a bastard following the brutal execution of her mother, Anne Boleyn. After losing several stepmothers and then her father, the teenage Elizabeth was confronted with the predatory attentions of Sir Thomas Seymour. The result was devastating, causing a heartbreaking rift with her beloved stepmother Katherine Parr.
Elizabeth was placed in further jeopardy when she was implicated in the Wyatt Rebellion of 1554 – a plot to topple her half-sister, Mary, from her throne. Imprisoned in the Tower of London where her mother had lost her life, under intense pressure and interrogation Elizabeth adamantly protested her innocence. Though she was eventually liberated, she spent the remainder of Mary’s reign under a dark cloud. On 17 November 1558, however, the uncertainty of Elizabeth’s future came to an end when she succeeded to the throne at the age of twenty-five.
When Elizabeth became queen, she had already endured more tumult than many monarchs experienced in a lifetime. This colourful and immensely detailed talk charts Elizabeth’s turbulent and unstable upbringing, exploring the dangers and tragedies that plagued her early life. Nicola Tallis draws on primary sources written by Elizabeth herself and her contemporaries, providing an extensive and thorough study of an exceptionally resilient youngster whose early life would shape the queen she later became. The heart racing story of Elizabeth’s youth as she steered her way through perilous waters towards England’s throne is one of the most sensational of its time.
Dr Nicola Tallis is an independent author and historian, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. She has worked as a curator, researcher, and lecturer, and specialises in the use of jewels in late medieval and Tudor England. Nicola has spoken at many prestigious events and venues including the Emirates Festival of Literature, the Tower of London, Hampton Court, and the National Archives. She has made numerous television and radio appearances, including on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, Channel 5’s The Vikings and The Gunpowder Plot, and Channel 4’s Frankie Boyle’s Farewell to the Monarchy. Nicola is the author of five books.
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.
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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.