The Queen is dead, long live the Queen. This explosive, tender and surreal; almost dreamlike plot generates an emotive movement of historical characters in gender and time. VIII rewrites British history in a way never seen before, based around one of the most iconic British monarchs King Henry VIII and the Tudor period. Highlighting the most definitive moments of the Kings life; events that changed history and haunt the king to his grave. This sinister, twisted and disturbing plot encapsulates love, anger, lust, deceit and loss; the iconic characters deliver a unique blend of surreal and factual information. Using gender reversal and intricate storytelling, the audience will second guess right until the last second.