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CULTURE AND CIVILISATION (CLS30105)
PROJECT 2: MESSAGES FROM THE PAST
REPORT COMPILATION
BRITISH
TUTORS:
MS IDA MAZLAN
MS SUFINA ABU BAKAR
GROUP LEADER:
GROUP MEMBERS:
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CONTENT
TITLE PAGE
ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 3-5
RESEARCH SUMMARY AND ADAPTATION INTO STORY 6-18
SUMMARY OF SKETCH 19
SCRIPT OF SKETCH 20
KEY FRAME 29-34
IDEAS AND FINAL COSTUMES AND PROPS 35-46
REFERENCES 47
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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (FDES 0815)
Prerequisite: None
Lecturer : Ida Mazlan . Sufina Abu Bakar
Project 2
Messages from The Past
30% marks (20% Group – 10% Individual)
Submission date: 23 April 2015
Introduction
“The history of drama stretches back to some of mankind’s earliest civilizations. It’s always fun to learn
the history of a play that you’re watching. You could be seeing something that people have enjoyed for
hundreds or thousands of years. Drama as we know it got its start back in ancient Greece. Many of the
plays written during the Classical period, from 525 BC to 385 BC, are still performed today”
Cheever,J. 2011
Objectives ofProject
1. To examine the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western civilizations.
Learning Outcome
1. Able to recall the development of Eastern and Western human civilizations in the past as well as
present.
2. Able to demonstrate good documentation and presentation skills.
Tasks
Part I: Timeline Research: You are to research and analyze the specific given timeline through books,
and internet. Elements such as the culture, administration, social strata, tradition and history or
myth are to be researched and included in the timeline. With the research that you have conducted in
mind prepare a visual timeline. Select the most important plot from the timeline for your performance.
The materials gathered are to assist you for your group and individual outcome.
Part II: Individually, your task is to study the character chosen in detail that would demonstrate your
understanding of the chosen elements in Part 1. Final submission as a group would be a showcase of
students’ understanding of the timeline and the 20mins showcase / acting of the scene of the elements that
are prominent in the timeline.
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Part III: Submission as an individual would be a journal on the character in A5 size comprises of series
of sketches,colored, complete with annotations and design the packaging of your journals.
Schedule
Week 6 : 6th
Nov 2014 : Planning of Project
Week 7 : 13th
Nov 2014 : Progress I – 5% evaluation
Week 8 : 20th
Nov 2014 : Progress I – 5% evaluation
Week 9 : 27th
Nov 2014 : Progress II – 20% evaluation
Week 10 : 4th
December 2014 : Progress III – 20% evaluation
Week 11 :11th
December 2014 : Performance Day
Week 12 :16th
December 2014 : Submission of Individual Component
*It is compulsory for you to bring your tutorial sheet each time you see yourtutor.This tutorial sheet will
be compiled in the final submission
Submission Requirement
Group
3. Screening Date and Assessment Day**
Screening Date : 11th
December 2014
Venue : Class Venue
Time : Class Time
** For E-portfolio purposes, performance of each group need to be recorded and uploaded using
proper media and compiled using a CD for lecturer’s archive.
2. An A4 report* compilation comprisesofPart I and Part III.
*List of report content will as below
Document your research findings and tutorials output in A4 size with a proper cover. (Includes,
refer to details below). This shall be submitted on the same day of performance.
Assignment brief
Research – movies and characters that have inspired you, costume research,props research,etc.
A summary of your research and how you have adapted the research into your story.
A summary of your sketch.
A script of your sketch.
In each act in the script, pick the most crucial scene. Draw out that key frame (how you
visualize that scene to be). You can draw with your own style.
All ideas of costumes and props must be drawn and colored. After they are completed,
photographs are to be produced to show the final outcome.
References for both text and visuals.
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Individual
1. A5 booklet (maximum 6 pages).The journal includes briefintroduction ofcharacter, progress of
understanding and elements such as the culture,social strata, and architecture ofthe timeline.
2. Journal works must be in hand drawn or collage format (No computer graphics).
3. Referencing and citation of sources is to be inserted at the back of the culture journal.
Date : 16th
December 2014
Time : Class Time
Venue : Class Venue
Reminder: Works submitted late will yield 10% mark reduction.For works submitted later than two
working days,no assessment will be done.
** Subject to changes(if any and will be announced in class)
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RESEARCH
TIMELINE
Tudor Britain (1485 ~ 1603)
1485 Death of Richard II at the Battle of Bosworth; accession of Henry VII.
1496 Henry VII signs the ‘Magnus Intercursus’ trade treaty with Netherlands
1502
Arthur, Prince of Wales died, leaving his widow, Catherine of Aragon, leaving
Henry, Duke of York next in line to the throne.
1509 Accession of Henry VIII and the death of his father Henry VII
1512 War with France and Scotland.
1515 Thomas Wolsey becomes a cardinal and Lord Chancellor
1528 War with Spain.
1533 Henry VIII marries Ann Boleyn; birth of Princess Elizabeth.
1534 Act of Supremacy; the King becomes Supreme Head of the English Church.
1535 Execution of Sir Thomas More and Bishop John Fisher.
1536
Henry VIII starts to confiscate monasteries /
Anne Boleyn is executed /
Married Jane Seymour 11 days later
1537
Henry VIII’s heir was born, named Edward /
Jane Seymour died shortly after giving birth
1536-1543 Wales joins England under one administration.
1536 Dissolution of the Monasteries; union of England and Wales.
1543 War with France.
1547 Death of Henry VIII; accession of 10-year-old Edward VI.
1549 First Book of Common Prayer.
1555 Persecution of Protestants begins under Mary Tudor.
1553 Edward VI son of Henry VIII died, accession of Mary, his half-sister.
1558 Mary died and Elizabeth becomes Queen of England
1570 Papal bull excommunicating Queen Elizabeth I
1571 Elizabeth I opens the Royal Exchange
1580 Sir Francis drake becomes the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world.
1587 War with Spain.
1588 Defeat of the Spanish Armada.
1603
Elizabeth I died /
James VI of Scotland succeeds to the throne as James I of England.
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The Tudor Monarchs
The Tudors ruled from year 1485 up until 1603. There were 5 crowned monarch and Lady Jane Grey
was Queen only for 9 days. The Tudor’s kings and queens are very influential and they well-known for
the number of people executed during their reigned period.
Henry VII
Henry VII came to the throne after defeating Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. He then
married Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV and uniting the houses of Lancaster ad York. He also
did end the Wars of the Roses. He had successfully established the Tudor Dynasty and when he passed
away in 1509, his son’s succession was not questioned and at that time England was wealthy and
prosperous.
Henry VIII
King Henry VIII is the well-known of the Tudor Monarchs. He is the second son of King Henry VII. He
became king because his older brother Arthur, Prince of Wales died resulting Henry’s accession to the
throne. HE then was married to Catherine of Aragon whom is his brother’s widow. But he then divorce
her because she could not give him a son to heir his throne. Henry has establish the Church of England
and ended Catholicism in order to divorce Catherine. Henry VIII continued marrying another 5 women
that is Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and lastly Katherine Parr. Anne
Boleyn and also Katherine Howard was executed for treason. Henry then died in 1547.
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Edward VI
Edward VI is the only son of Henry VII. HE came to the throne at the age of 9 years old. He was sick and
England was ruled by Duke of Somerset, his mother’s brother, then by Duke of Northumberland. Edward
then died at the age of 15 in 1553.
Mary I
Mary I was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon and was a committed Catholic. When
she came to the throne she vowed to return England to Rome and Catholicism. She is known as Bloody
Mary because of the numbers of people who were executed for being Protestants. She made herself even
more unpopular by marrying Philip of Spain and losing Calais, England's last possession in France. Mary
died in 1558, probably of cancer of the womb.
Elizabeth I
Mary became Queen after her sister Mary I died without an heir. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and
Anne Boleyn. She supported Protestantism in England and her will was the law. She did not marry and
was known as the Virgin Queen. During Elizabeth's reign the age of exploration began with explorers
such as Francis Drake claiming new lands for England and introducing new materials and foods. The
American State, Virginia, is named after her. When Elizabeth died in 1603 the Tudor line ended.
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SOCIAL HIERCHY
During the Tudor period the society is grouped in a hierarchy system where the King is at the top. The
closer you are to the top, the richer you are. If a person is born poor there is a slight chance of him/her
becoming wealthy. Most people at this period is taught by the church that their position in life was
determined by GOD. However,it was through the church that some were born poor managed to become
rich and powerful.
The Church
During Tudor Period, the church is very influential, owning a large amount of land. People were very
religious and always attend church services. The church eventually control people’s lives by preaching
what they wanted them to believe. But during the reign of King Henry VIII, the church became less
powerful as King Henry VIII made himself the head of the church, dissolves the monasteries and
confiscated their land.
Archbishops
Archbishops were very powerful, they owned a large amount of land and were very wealthy. They are
a part of the country government and was able to influence the King and Queen. After the Reformation,
they only remained powerful if the supported the monarch.
Bishops
KING
CHURCH
ARCHBISHOPS
BISHOPS
CLERGYMEN
NOBILITY/
GENTLEMENT
GENTRY /
COURT
YEOMAN /
CITIZENS
LABOURERS
VAGRANTS /
BEGGARS
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The Bishops of the most important churches were rich and powerful, playing a part in the government
of the country. After the Reformation they only remained in position if they supported their monarch
Clergymen
Clergymen were poorly paid but were highly respected members of the community that they served.
As well as delivering church services they were responsible for the education of those members of the
community that could afford to pay, for visiting the sick and counselling the bereaved.
The King and Queen
The Tudor monarch was at the head of the social system. He or she was the richest person in the land,
owning vast amounts of land and many palaces. Both rich and poor alike were bound to serve their
monarch, failure to do so often resulted in death. The monarch made all the laws of the land and although
there was a court system, few judges would dare to pass judgement against the King's wishes. Until Henry
VIII broke away from Rome (the Reformation) and formed the Church of England, Monarchs
were subject to obey the Pope. The Tudor monarchs, with the exception of Henry VII, and Mary I who
returned the Church to Rome, were head of the Church, the Judiciary and the Government
Gentlemen
Gentlemen were born rich and came from families with titles - Barons, Earls and Dukes. Most owned
large country estates and were often given important positions in government. The Monarch would visit
his most notable subjects when he or she went on a progress and they would be expected to provide board
and lodging for the King and his court. Sometimes this could be as many as 300 persons. If summoned to
court a gentleman, or other member of his family, would have to leave their home and travel to London to
be with the King
Yeomen and Citizens
Both yeomen and citizens were fairly wealthy men. They were not born members of the gentry, but
were rich enough to own their own houses and employ servants. Yeomen either owned their own land or
rented land from gentlemen which they farmed. They were successfulfarmers and were rich enough to be
able to afford laborers to do the heavy farming jobs for them. Citizens lived in the towns. They were rich
merchants and craftsmen. Merchants made their living by trading goods with ship owners. Craftsmen
were skilled men who could command a good price for the goods that they made
Labourers
Labourers worked for Yeomen or citizens and were paid a wage for their work. Labourers were employed
to do the heavy back-breaking jobs on the farms or in the craft shops. In 1515 an act was passed which
fixed a labourers wage at 3d per day for winter months and 4d per day for summer months with bonuses
to be paid at harvest time. A labourer could expect to work from sunrise to sunset in the winter and from
sunrise to early evening in the summer. Sundays and major saint's days were free. Skilled workers were to
be paid 5d per day during the winter and 6d for summer days
Vagrants / Beggars
These formed the lowest and poorest section of the Tudor social system. They did not work and
therefore earned no money. They were forced to beg on the streets for money or food. In 1536 laws were
introduced that punished those who could work but chose not to (undeserving poor). The Church helped
those who were unable to work due to ill health or disability
COSTUME AND FASHION
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Tudor and Stuart Fashion
Man's Formal Clothes about 1548
This gentleman wears an over-gown with full upper sleeves adding
breadth to his shoulders, fashionable from about 1520. His doublet
is loose with a seam at the waist and skirts, and his upper stocks
(breeches) are separate from his hose for greater comfort.
He has a padded 'cod piece' and his shirt is embroidered in black
silk with small frills at the neck, which eventually will develop into
the ruff. His cap is softer and wider and his shoes are less broad in
the toe than in the early years of Henry VIII
Man's Formal Clothes about 1600 (left)
This gentleman (pictured left) wears a padded doublet with pointed
waist and short padded breeches, with tapering 'canion' at the knee,
over which the stocking is pulled. His 'Spanish' cloak is heavily
embroidered. Possibly Sir Walter Raleigh threw down a similar one
to protect Queen Elizabeth from the mud!
He wears a starched and gathered ruff, developed from the shirt
neck frill after about 1560. His jewellery includes the collar of the
Order of the Garter. His hat would have been conical.
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Lady's Formal Dress about 1610
This lady shows the dress which first appeared in the later portraits
of Queen Elizabeth about 1580 and remained fashionable in the
reign of James I. The bodice is very long, pointed and stiff, and the
wide skirt is supported by hip 'boulsters' of the 'drum farthingale'.
The sleeves are wide and the neckline low, with ruff open to frame
the face. It is trimmed with lace newly introduced from Flanders
and Spain. Her pleated fan is a new fashion from China.
Fashionable ladies no longer wore a cap and her uncovered hair is
dressed high with ribbons and feathers.
Lady's Day dress about 1634
This lady wears a soft satin walking dress with the short waist and
full flowing skirt fashionable from around 1620. Her bodice is cut
almost like a man's doublet and equally masculine are her wide-
plumed hat and long 'lovelock' on her short hair. She wears a fine
wide Flemish lace collar veiling the gold braid on her bodice. For
formal occasions the neck would be left bare, and the hair dressed
with jewels.
Ordinary women's dress was similar but they, except when riding,
wore a close lace-trimmed cap.
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Man's Day Clothes about 1629
This gentleman wears a suit with the new softer line. The short-
waisted doublet with long skirts has slits on the chest and sleeve,
allowing for movement. The knee-length breeches, full but not
padded, are supported by hooks inside the waistline. The ribbon
'points' at waist and knee are decorative survivors of the lacing hose
supports of late medieval times. The lace-trimmed ruff falls to the
shoulders and the hair is long with a 'lovelock'. Boots and gloves
are of soft leather.
Man's Day Clothes about 1650
This gentleman wears a suit based on the Dutch fashions then popular.
It has a short unstiffened jacket and wide breeches hanging loose to
the knee. Dark colours were generally worn and not confined to
followers of Parliament. Matching braid provides trimming.
About 1660, ribbons became popular trimmings and hundreds of
metres could be used on a suit at shoulder, waist and knee, and for the
bows on the square-toed shoes. He wears a fine square lace collar
fashionable around 1650 - 70, a cloak and a narrow-brimmed conical
hat.
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Lady's Formal Dress about 1674
This lady wears a formal dress showing
how long the waistline had become since 1640. Her bodice is low and
stiffened and the short sleeves show much of her lace and ribbon-
trimmed shift. The skirt is made to wear open, displaying the
elaborately trimmed petticoat. False curls were sometimes added to the
wide-dressed hair.
Lady's Formal Dress about 1690
Late 17th century dress had become stiff, formal and based on French
court fashions. The dress has become an over-gown pinned over the
stiff corset to show the 'stomacher' and gathered back at the hips to
show the embroidered petticoat. Lace frills on the shift show at the
neck and sleeves. The most characteristic feature is the hair, beginning
to be dressed high in the 1680's. This style was named after Mlle. de
Fontanges, a favourite of Louis XIV, who is believed to have
originated it. This tall headress was formed of several rows of folded
lace and ribbons, rising one above the other and supported on wires.
The fashion of wearing on the face black patches of various shapes
was still in fashion, small circular patch-boxes being carried so that
any that fell off could be replaced. This fashion was ridiculed at the
time:
"Here's all the wandring planett signes
And some o' the fixed starrs,
Already gumd, to make them stick,
They need no other sky."
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The period 1642 - 1651 was a time of conflict known as The English Civil War (although there were
actually three civil wars) between King Charles I and his followers (often referred to as Cavaliers) and
Parliament (the Roundheads). This was the second period of civil war in England's history, the first being
the Wars of the Roses fought between 1455 and 1487.
King Charles I was beheaded in 1649. The Third Civil War was fought between supporters of his son
Charles II and Parliament and ended at the Battle of Worcester on 3rd September 1651. The period after
the Civil War is known as The Commonwealth and lasted until the restoration of King Charles II in 1660.
English Civil War Officer - mid 17th century
EXECUTION
A public execution was an event not to be missed and people would queue through the night to get the
best places. There was always a carnival atmosphere and a good trade was done by pie sellers, ale
merchants and producers of execution memorabilia. Public executions always produced a carnival-like
atmosphere with large crowds attracting peddlers, minstrels, jugglers and other street performers anxious
to use this ready-made audience.
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Execution of Anne Boleyn in the movie The Tudor.
Execution of Katherine Howard in movie The Tudor
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RELIGIONS
Protestants and Catholics had very different ideas about religion. Their different ideas.
Protestant Catholic
In the period of 1500 ~ 1700 Protestants were
practicing their religion freely during 1547-1553
and 1558-1700.
In the period of 1500 ~ 1700 Catholics were
practicing their religion freely during 1500-1530
and 1553-1558.
Churches
Should be plain, not decorated so that people can
concentrate on the minister’s saying.
Churches
Were decorated to show God’s glory. Decorations
including paintings, statues of Jesus and the
saints, candle, gold and jewels.
Church Services
In English
Church Services
In Latin
God
Believe that God is omnipotent and everywhere.
God
People need priest to help them find God.
The Bible
Everyone should be able to read the Bible for
themselves. It should therefore be available in
English.
The Bible
People should not be able to read the Bible for
themselves. It should only be available in Latin
and it should be read to them in Latin by priests.
Sins
People are sinful. Sins can only be forgiven by
God and Jesus.
Sins
People are sinful. Sins can be forgiven by praying
or paying money to the church.
Priests
Priests are ordinary people, they do not have the
power to turn bread and wine into the body and
blood of Jesus. Priests should wear plain clothing.
Priests should speak in English Priests should be
allowed to get married. Priests should be punished
if they break the law.
Priests
Priests are divine beings that have the power to
turn bread and wine into the body and blood of
Jesus. Priests should wear rich, elaborate clothing.
Priests should speak in Latin Priests should not
get married, they are married to the church.
Priests should not be subject to the law of the land
only church laws
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PAST FUNERAL CEREMONY
Direction ofBurial
Others practices are linked with ancient beliefs. The burial of bodies in an East- West direction is often
linked to Christianity, while in Judaism the dead are buried to face the Last Trump, supposedly coming
from the East. However this practice was carried out well before the introduction of these religions to the
British Isles. It has been hypothesized that this was done so that the body faced the rising sun, an
important aspect of pagan sun cults that are postulated to have existed.
Fear of Premature
Burial During the 18th and 19th centuries there developed morbid fears of being buried alive, which
lead to the invention of various devices with which would hopefully alert people to the fact. These
included the safety coffin, where a bell was placed on top of the grave. One end of a rope was fixed to the
bell and the other end placed in the hand of the deceased. If the poor unfortunate soul found themselves
not to be dead after all they could ring the alarm.
Closing Eyes
Some death rituals are practicalities. The closing of the eyes of the recently deceased in Britain is
cited as being due simply to guard against rigor mortis setting in while they are still open, the eyelids
being one of the first parts to be affected. However this was often combined with a superstition that being
looked at by a corpse could threaten you and your kin. To aid this, pennies were sometimes placed on
eyelids to keep them shut.
Pennies
Pennies have long been associated with death in addition to their use as weights to seal the eyes shut.
In ancient Greece and Rome, a coin was placed inside the mouth in the belief that the dead’s soul would
need it to pay the ferryman Charon to take them across the river Styx into the afterlife. However this
practice is also associated with the Wales the North of England, with one 17th Century man recalling that
it was ‘to give to St Peter.’
Mirror
The belief that all the mirrors in a dead man’s house should be covered at death stems from the 16th
Century idea that one’s reflection was in fact an embodiment of the soul. It was thought that at death the
soul escaped the body and so was vulnerable to be trapped in the mirror glass and taken away by the
devil. The Victorians believed that if you saw yourself in a mirror in a room
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SUMMARY OF SKETCH
PART I: KINGHENRY VIII’S DIVORCE & THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
KingHenryVIIImarriage withCatherine of Aragon.24 yearslater,theyargue and divorce but
the pope doesn’tagree,soKingHenryargue withthe pope and he claimsinfrontof the audience to
create hischurch.
PART II: KINGHENRY VIII & ANNE BOLEYN:
Anne Boleyn walks past King Henry. King Henry asks Anne for a dance and after that he bends
down and propose to Anne. Anne accepts King Henry’s propose. However,King Henry got upset because
Anne can’t give him a male child. After that, King Henry false charges Anne to execute her.
PART III: STORY OF THE OTHER WIVES
KingHenryseeksoutJane SeymourandJane SeymourwalkswithHenry.
Afterthat,Jane get pregnant,thenshe give birthababyboy for henrybutunfortunately,she die in
childbirth.Afterthat,Jane wasburiedwithawhite cloth.
KingHenrywas alone again,sohe decidedtochoose anotherwife.He askhisservantto show
some portraits. KingHenrytookinterestatAnne of Cleves,butwhenhe saw Anne of Cleves,he decided
not to marriedherand appointedAnne of Clevesas“King’sSister”
Afterthat,KingHenryhad a newwife name,Catherine Howard.While Catherineflirtwith
Henry,the maidrushesto the executionerandwhisperstothe executioner,thenthe executionerrushes
intothe room and reveal Catherine’ssecretthatisshe has inlove withtwoothermenbehindHenry’s
back. Henrygetsangry and asksthe executionertochopher head.
HenrymarriedCatherine Parrfortakingcare of hissickness,andwhenHenrydies,Catherine
Parr changesher emotionfromcryingtojoyfulness.
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SCRIPT OF SKETCH
PART I: KING HENRYVIII’S DIVORCE & THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
PowerPoint slide shows “PART I” and music plays.
SCENE 1:
NARRATOR:In the time of Ancient Britain… during the Tudor Period in the 16th Century… there was
one event... An event where it had changed Britain by a king. And that king was Henry the eighth….
ALL CHARACTERS MUST APPEAR IN THIS SCENE.
The scene starts with the church bell ringing. People throwing flowers at King Henry and Catherine as
they walked to the Priest.
A marriage ceremony is formed in a church with royalties and citizens cheering for their marriage.
PRIEST: Now comes the time of our lord who will marry his wife. Let the marriage begin. Lord Henry
the eighth, will you take Catherine of Aragon to be your wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and
protect her and forsaking to her as long as you both shall live?
KING HENRY: I do
PRIEST: Catherine of Aragon, will you take King Henry the eighth to be your husband? Will you love
him, comfort him, honor and protect him, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both
shall live?”
CATHERINE OF ARAGRON:Yes,I do
PRIEST: King Henry the eighth. You may now kiss the bride…
Henry and Catherine kiss with a censored sign blocking it (KISS). Kissing and a Beep sound effect.
Royalties and citizens were clapping, cheering loudly to congratulate them.
Henry and Catherine swinged and jumped as they exit the church.
The rest of the characters except for Henry and Catherine silence.
NARRATOR:This event was all started with Henry VIII’s (the eighth) first marriage. He married
Catherine of Aragorn, the widow of his late brother. From then on, Henry VIII had lived happily with
Catherine for most of his life.
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SCENE 2:
NARRATOR:Unfortunately, after 24 years later…
Catherine slapping and punching Henry’s chest while crying.
CATHERINE OF ARAGORN:HOW DARE YOU DO THIS TO ME?!!
KING HENRY: “HOW DARE YOU DO THIS TO ME?!!” What you have given me is a monster!!! I
cannot believe that you have given me a hideous female beast! All this time, we have professed our love,
but you have only returned the worst favor out of it. You and I will not be related anymore. I will not do
anything with you! CATHERINE,WE ARE FINISHED!!!
King Henry pushed Catherine and she trips while looking at him.
KING HENRY: (while scolding Catherine, he pointed straight onto the air) Now scurry off to your little
home or OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!!!
NARRATOR:Henry was very upset that he did not manage to get a male child that he wanted. In
Ancient England, it is known that the country cannot be ruled by a female leader. It is said that a queen
brings consequences to the nation compared to a King. This is the reason why Britain a long period of
kings gaining authority on them.
King Henry turns to the Pope Clement VIII, making an argument with him.
POPE CLEMENT VIII:No I shall not, my lord. I do not wish to make your request to divorce
Catherine.
KING HENRY: Shut your blabbering tongue, Clement! I must have a son no matter what and that bitch
of mine cannot make one. I must remarry. Is there any reason why I shall not?
POPE CLEMENT VIII:(The pope remained silent, unable to give a reason)……
KING HENRY: If this is the case,I will not listen to your demands that you have given us for the past
centuries! YOU’RE BANISHED!!!
King Henry pointed Clement to go away.
KING HENRY: Now begone you friend (not friend)! You have no authority to rule upon us not even me
as the king!
King Henry stands up, facing the audience to make a declaration.
KING HENRY: (Raising his voice) I hereby declare, that from now on, I will create my own church
called The Church of England. I will make my own practices that my people will follow rather than the
Catholics. I can remarry whenever I wished. No one not even the Catholics will stand in my way. Those
who tempt to interfere my desires, will all be EXECUTED.
King Henry walks away. Drum rolls
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NARRATOR:Soon the Church of England was formed, where most of Britain’s citizens would come to
worship there. This was where Britain had changed, detaching itself from the Pope’s authority forever.
Countless Catholic churches and monasteries were destroyed. Their wealth taken from the courts and
even the King himself.
The King and Soldier snatching the bag of money from the Pope, while him holding it.
END OF PART I
PART II: KINGHENRY VIII & ANNE BOLEYN:
SCENE 1: MEETING ANNE BOLEYN
King Henry stands.
NARRATOR:After King Henry had divorced his 1st wife. He came to fell in love with another lady, he
spotted on…
Anne Boleyn walks in front of King Henry and he whistles at her (typical whistle that guy would do to
see a beautiful lady)
NARRATOR:The lady’s name was Anne Boleyn. He became attracted to her and decided to claim her
as his wife.
King Henry holding Anne’s hand (NO KISSINGTHE HAND THAT IS FRENCH).
KING HENRY: Would I have this dance?
ANNE BOLEYN:Of course,my lord.
Classical music plays. A dance between King Henry and Anne Boleyn begins.
KING HENRY: Anne, I know it’s been a while we have met. I have something to ask of you…
King Henry holding both of her hands.
KING HENRY: (Nervously) Umm…. Um…. Will you…… marry me?
ANNE BOLEYN:(Anne Boleyn gasps.) Oh….. Henry….
Anne Boleyn holds King Henry’s face with both of her hands
ANNE BOLEYN:Yes…..
Optional: Kiss with a Censored again?
NARRATOR:King Henry remarried, with Anne Boleyn as his second wife.
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SCENE II: ANNE BOLEYN’S EXECUTION
The scene changes to Anne preparing to go to bed along with Henry.
NARRATOR:After spending time together often, Henry was looking forward to have another child
again, however…
KING HENRY: Why? Why can’t you give birth to a son? For goodness’ sake! Again… this time…. I
will force you to have one... I must have…. An heir…
ANNE BOLEYN:You don’t love me….
NARRATOR:King Henry was upset, that when Anne Boleyn gave birth, the child was a daughter. That
daughter was none other than Elizabeth I who will become the future queen. Henry tried again, but it
made Anne suffered for having 2 miscarriages which results in 2 daughters. Witnessing this, Henry had
made a decision……
Anne was standing on the execution platform.
Anne cries loudly. King Henry looks at Anne Boleyn angrily, breathing heavily…
ANNE BOLEYN:WHY,MY LOVE? WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME? HAVE I DONE
NOTHINGWRONG?
KING HENRY: YOU IDIOTIC HARLOT!!!I cannot have another male heir again. After all we have
made our love 3 times, you still cannot bore a son for me?!!! I need a realchild whom I need to my pass
my practices to and he shall prolong it for over the centuries! I will not raise your Elizabeth neither 2 of
your other daughters. They mean nothing to me.
King Henry walking around, frustrated
ANNE BOLEYN:Please…. Don’t execute them…. They are worth and to be spared. They are not meant
to be trash. Please…
KING HENRY: Nothing! Nothing again… (Looks at Anne fiercely) You will burn in the fiery depths of
Hell!
ANNE BOLEYN:(Screaming) To Jesus Christ I commend my soul; Lord Jesus receive my soul!
CURSE YOU,HENRY AND THE HEAVENS MAY RAGE ON YOU!!!
King Henry swings his arm horizontally.
KING HENRY: OFF WITH HER HEAD!!!!
Scary music plays. The executor chops Anne’s head off with an axe. Slashing and bomb sound effect.
THE NARRATOR:King Henry executed her,which had made him more fixated to get a son as quick as
possible. Things have gotten way much worse…
PART II END
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PART III: STORY OF THE OTHER WIVES
SCENE 1: HENRY’S FAVOURITE,JANE SEYMOUR
The scene changes to King Henry walking on the streets. Jane Seymour talking with the other girls,
gossiping.
NARRATOR:but not fully. To replace his previous wife, he has found himself an another lady
indeed….
King Henry stood up and look around the women he saw.
JANE SEYMOUR:(Gossiping)
THE MAID:(Gossiping)
KING HENRY: Let’s see…. Where can I find a good one? Who to look for?.
KING HENRY: Excuse me…. (Henry points at Jane Seymour) You there… Who might you be if I
asked?
JANE SEYMOUR:Jane Seymour, my lord. Is there anything you want from me?
KING HENRY: Well Jane,will you take a stroll with me for a little while.
Both of them walked together.
NARRATOR:Henry married Jane Seymour as his 3rd wife, when she was about to give birth, something
unexpected has occurred.
The scenes changes to Jane Seymour lying down on a bed, dressed in white. Jane breathing heavily while
Henry is holding the baby.
THE MAID:It’s a boy!
KING HENRY: Oh… thank goodness! It has finally come, my ever longest lasting desire. (Henry holds
the baby in front of Jane) Look Jane, it’s a boy…
JANE SEYMOUR:(Breathing heavily…) Yeah…. (Sarcastically) Good for you.
KING HENRY: What should we name him? William? No that’s taken. John? No not that or how
about…
JANE SEYMOUR:Edward…
KING HENRY: How enormously brilliant! From then on, he will be the most vital heir to my throne.
Edward will rule the best out of this country. As for you my love, I thank you…
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JANE SEYMOUR:(talking to Henry in a weak way before she lose consciousness) Henry… I’m afraid
that I will have to pass on...
King Henry rushed to Jane Seymour and shook her
KING HENRY: Jane? Jane? Jane…NO! Come back…. COME BACK!!!
NARRATOR:Jane Seymour became Henry’s favourite wife who gave birth to a son that he was
desperate for. To repay the debt that she has made to him, this time Henry gave a proper funeral to her.
She is the only wife whom Henry who truly gratitude to her.
Scene changes to the funeral where Jane Seymour was buried. Jane Seymour is wrapped around with a
white cloth (rich). Citizens placed flowers and herbs on the cloth, showing compassion.
KING HENRY: A moment of silence please…
ENF OF SCENE
SCENE II: ANNE OF CLEVES
The scene changes to Henry using his thinking pose. Thinking what should he do next…
NARRATOR:3 years later in order to maintain his throne, Henry was forced to remarry again. At this
period, he finally found a lovely woman named Anne of Cleve, known as “The King’s Sister”.
King Henry, deciding on a woman through the use of portraits. The portrait (Mr Bean) was brought to
King Henry, showing a picture of Anne of Cleves both to him and the audience. The portraits shows a
very beautiful (simple ugly drawing) of her in front of him. Henry opened his eyes and took interest.
THE MAID; How about this, my lord
KING HENRY: No not that.
THE MAID:This beautiful lady, my lord
KING HENRY: Not interested. Shift her out.
KING HENRY: Hmm…. What an interesting lady…. Gorgeous… magnificent… beautiful… May I
know who this lady is that I am staring at?
ANNE OF CLEVES: It is ME!
Henry refers (looks back) at the portrait again, with Anne in front of him.
KING HENRY: (Facial expression turns from smiling to disappointment, facing Anne and the portrait at
the same time) WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?
ANNE OF CLEVES: (Feeling stunned) I beg your pardon?
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KING HENRY: I cannot believe it, my eyes have played wrong with me! You don’t look like the woman
in this painting, you look more of a troll!
ANNE OF CLEVES: Did you mention that I look like a troll to you…?
KING HENRY: Here we go again…. (Points at the air) Be gone or off with your head!
Anne of Cleves frustrates and leaves.
KING HENRY: Stop! However I need you for the purpose of the kingdom. You shall be called “The
King’s Sister” from now on and you shall not leave Britain. I will give you this land and you shall stay
there for the rest of your life.
King Henry gave a giant scroll (big piece of paper) to Anne of Cleves.
ANNE OF CLEVES: Thank you.
Anne took the scroll and ran off.
NARRATOR:Although Henry had divorced Anne, he needed her to stay in Britain. Anne was a key
figure for Britain’s association with Germany as she married him to maintain the alliance. Therefore she
was taken in as his sister, placing her as a noble in Britain’s social strata that time.
END OF SCENE
SCENE III: CATHERINE HOWARD
NARRATOR:Henry made another divorce again, with Anne of Cleves who wasn’t crowned as queen.
He depicted that she had the same appearance as the portrait. He tried again by searching for another wife
but it never occur well…
The scene changes to the room King Henry sitting down on the chair with Catherine Howard walking to
hug him.
CATHERINE HOWARD:(flirting Henry) Oh hi Henry…. How was your day?
KING HENRY: (Tired…) Not bad… quite peacefulas always my love…
CATHERINE HOWARD:Well… why don’t you spend time with me again?
The scene changes to the maid, running to the executor.
MAID:Have you heard about the rumours?!
EXECUTOR:What rumours?
The maid starts to whisper to the executor on his ear about Catherine Howard’s secrets.
EXECUTOR:Oh what the hell?
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The executor runs off to Henry telling him about it. The executor appears bangs the room.
EXECUTOR:My lord, I have news! (Gasps! Looking at both Henry and Catherine)
Henry looks to the executor along with Catherine.
KING HENRY: What is now? Can’t you see I’m quite busy?
EXECUTOR:That woman is whore!
Henry was shocked, looks at Catherine.
CATHERINE HOWARD:No. No. No. Why don’t you have tea with me?
KING HENRY: (Pointed at Catherine Howard) DIVORCE HER! SHE’S A WHORE!!!
CATHERINE HOWARD:NO! I’m single! I mean… we’re married together!
KING HENRY: Yes we have but you have already break my heart!
CATHERINE HOWARD:(Frustrated) Damn….
The executor walks towards Henry.
EXECUTOR:What should I do, my lord?
KING HENRY: OFF WITH HER HEAD!!!
The executioner comes in and chops Catherine Howard’s head off.
SCENE IV: DEATH OF KING HENRY AND THE WIVE THAT SUVIVED,CATHERINE PARR
The scene changes to King Henry lying on bed, feeling weak with Catherine Parr holding his hand.
NARRATOR:As time passes by, King Henry soon begin to grow weak. Losing his life slowly at day by
day. After losing all the wives he has married, he finally have the last one in his hands.
KING HENRY: (Talking weakly) Uhhhhhh…….Thank you so much for being there for me….. I really
love you so much…..
CATHERINE PARR:Oh…. Henry,my lord…. I’m going to miss you very much… It’s been such a
pleasure for me to be with you for years….
KING HENRY: (Losing consciousness and passes away) Catherine…
Catherine Parr stands up, runs in front of the audience, smilling.
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CATHERINE PARR:(Catherine showing off) YES!!! I’M THE ONLY ONE WHO SURVIVED
FROM HIS 6 WIVES!!!
NARRATOR:So there it is… Henry had made a big impact to Britain by getting rid of the Catholics. It’s
the period where the pope has lost of authority of Britain after ordering the kings for many years. The
Church of England was formed. Henry lost all of his wives and passed his beliefs to his son, Edward.
Therefore it creates the Protestants.
END OF PART III AND FINALE
EVERYONE POSITION THEMSELVES IN A ROWAND BOWTHEIR HEADS.
