Tale Of Two Trumpets, A [Drama]

By Sylvia-Anne Parker.

A music-fuelled drama set in the court of Henry VIII and playfully inspired by the life of Black Tudor and royal trumpeter - John Blanke.

When Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII lose a child, the King prepares a celebration of the baby prince's life and calls in the trailblazing trumpeter John Blanke to help him -

And when John sees an opportunity to also help Henry VIII's private passions, little does he know that his timely intervention will change the course of history in more ways than one -

Cast:

John - Nicholas Pinnock with Bryon Wallen on trumpet

Henry VIII - Rory Kinnear with Jacob Heringman on lute

Dominic - Harry Lloyd with David McCallum on trumpet

Harriet - Ayesha Antoine

Remi and Compton - Yinka Awoni

Catherine - Ruth Everett

Studio Production: Alison Craig and Mike Etherden

Production Co-ordinator: Rosalind Gibson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson.

Directed by Kirsty Williams

The writer dedicates this production to the memory of her audio drama mentor, Oliver Emanuel.

Playful drama about a trailblazing trumpeter in the court of Henry VIII.

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

By Sylvia-Anne Parker. Playful drama about Henry VIII's band and a very special trumpet player who changed history -

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