Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon: Hilary Mantel describes the second book in her trilogy about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell as "shorter, more concentrated, fiercer". Another Man Booker winner, it focuses on the downfall and death of Anne Boleyn and of five men accused of adultery with her. As Henry turns from Anne, disappointed that she has still not borne a son, and becomes enamoured of her quiete…
SOURCE: The Stage at 05:29AM on January 9, 2014