The Renaissance of Women's Voices: What "1536" Reveals About Our Shared History The arrival of 1536, a Tudor set play backed by Margot Robbie, in London's West End has brought renewed attention to the intersection of history and feminism.
Written by Ava Pickett, this reimagining of one of Britain's most infamous moments – the execution of Anne Boleyn – offers a searing portrayal of ordinary women navigating fear, friendship, and a world hostile towards them.
Pickett's primary concern was to create relatable characters who are not exceptional heroes or capable of changing their world. Instead, they're everyday women caught in a rising tide of misogyny.