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4-red-stars-102w.png “All hail THE LAST WIFE” – Now Magazine 

With sharp dialogue and compelling characters, this historical fight for power explores humanity through a contemporary lens. A funny and powerful dissection of patriarchy, sexual politics and women’s rights.

Katherine Parr, a sharp and determined woman, agrees to marry King Henry VIII on her own terms. As she asserts her agency and fights for equal rights for Henry’s daughters, the volatile King struggles for control and authority. With a modern voice and fresh perspective, Kate Hennig reimagines the intricate lives of these iconic historical figures. 
Warnings: 
Mature content, strong language. Details under 'Your Visit'.

 

Running time: 
Approx. 2 hours (incl. intermission)


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Cast & Crew

Production
Kate Hennig photo
Kate Hennig

Playwright

Playwright Kate Hennig
Kate Hennig photo

Kate Hennig

Cherissa Richards photo
Cherissa Richards

Director

Director Cherissa Richards
Cherissa Richards photo

Cherissa Richards

Brian Perchaluk photo
Brian Perchaluk

Set Designer

Set Designer Brian Perchaluk
Brian Perchaluk photo

Brian Perchaluk

Joseph Abetria photo
Joseph Abetria

Costume Designer

Costume Designer Joseph Abetria
Joseph Abetria photo

Joseph Abetria

Hugh Conacher photo
Hugh Conacher

Lighting Designer

Lighting Designer Hugh Conacher
Hugh Conacher photo

Hugh Conacher

Torquil Campbell photo
Torquil Campbell

Sound Designer & Composer

Sound Designer & Composer Torquil Campbell
Torquil Campbell photo

Torquil Campbell

Aria Evans photo
Aria Evans

Intimacy Director

Intimacy Director Aria Evans
Aria Evans photo

Aria Evans

Jacquie Loewen photo
Jacquie Loewen

Fight Director

Fight Director Jacquie Loewen
Jacquie Loewen photo

Jacquie Loewen

Alissa Watson photo
Alissa Watson

Assistant Director

Assistant Director Alissa Watson
Alissa Watson photo

Alissa Watson

Montana Lehmann photo
Montana Lehmann

Apprentice Director

Apprentice Director Montana Lehmann
Montana Lehmann photo

Montana Lehmann

Raphael Estillore photo
Raphael Estillore

Apprentice Costume Designer

Apprentice Costume Designer Raphael Estillore
Raphael Estillore photo

Raphael Estillore

Karyn Kumhyr photo
Karyn Kumhyr

Stage Manager

Stage Manager Karyn Kumhyr
Karyn Kumhyr photo

Karyn Kumhyr

Jazz Marcelino photo
Jazz Marcelino

Assistant Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager Jazz Marcelino
Jazz Marcelino photo

Jazz Marcelino

Keira Jordan photo
Keira Jordan

Apprentice Stage Manager

Apprentice Stage Manager Keira Jordan
Keira Jordan photo

Keira Jordan

Bailey Chin photo
Bailey Chin

Child Supervisor

Child Supervisor Bailey Chin
Bailey Chin photo

Bailey Chin

Emma Welham photo
Emma Welham

Research Dramaturg

Research Dramaturg Emma Welham
Emma Welham photo

Emma Welham

Cast
Blake Beachell photo
Blake Beachell

Eddie

Eddie Blake Beachell
Blake Beachell photo

Blake Beachell

Sébastien Heins photo
Sébastien Heins

Thom

Thom Sébastien Heins
Sébastien Heins photo

Sébastien Heins

Julie Lumsden photo
Julie Lumsden

Mary

Mary Julie Lumsden
Julie Lumsden photo

Julie Lumsden

Amelia Sargisson photo
Amelia Sargisson

Kate

Kate Amelia Sargisson
Amelia Sargisson photo

Amelia Sargisson

Katie Welham photo
Katie Welham

Bess

Bess Katie Welham
Katie Welham photo

Katie Welham

Cory Wojcik photo
Cory Wojcik

Henry

Henry Cory Wojcik
Cory Wojcik photo

Cory Wojcik

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Production ID: 35855
Start Date: 3/25/2026 10:09:00 AM
End Date: 4/18/2026 10:09:15 AM
Title: The Last Wife
Playwright: By Kate Hennig
Billing: Directed by Cherissa Richards
Warnings: Mature content, strong language. Details under 'Your Visit'.
Synopsis: 4-red-stars-102w.png “All hail THE LAST WIFE” – Now Magazine 

With sharp dialogue and compelling characters, this historical fight for power explores humanity through a contemporary lens. A funny and powerful dissection of patriarchy, sexual politics and women’s rights.

Katherine Parr, a sharp and determined woman, agrees to marry King Henry VIII on her own terms. As she asserts her agency and fights for equal rights for Henry’s daughters, the volatile King struggles for control and authority. With a modern voice and fresh perspective, Kate Hennig reimagines the intricate lives of these iconic historical figures. 
Facility: John Hirsch Mainstage
Alternate URL: https://royalmtc.ca/Current-Plays/The-Last-Wife.aspx
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Display Rotator From: 2/27/2026 10:26:12 AM
Display Rotator To: 4/18/2026 11:59:00 PM
 

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