My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

If you have an interest in British history, you might be familiar with the work of Dr. Lucy Worsley. She is bringing her theatre performance, My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley, to the Theatre Royal in Brighton on 11 September 2026. Worsley, who was appointed an OBE in 2018 for her services to history and heritage, spent over two decades as Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces. During that time, she was responsible for overseeing major sites including the Tower of London, Hampton Court, and Kensington Palace. This performance is part of a broader UK tour that also visits locations such as Oxford, Richmond, York, and Stockton-on-Tees, offering a chance to hear her insights in a live setting.

The show is designed to take the audience behind the scenes of various royal residences. Worsley covers a timeline that stretches from the Tudor period through to the Georgian era, discussing specific locations like the Haunted Gallery at Hampton Court and the gilded apartments of Kensington Palace. Throughout the performance, she shares stories about the pageantry and the personal lives of various kings and queens, while also offering her own perspectives on some of the most well-known figures in British history. The presentation is structured as a theatre performance and includes an interval, providing an opportunity for attendees to purchase refreshments at the venue.

Regarding the practical details, the event carries an age guidance of 14+, and it is a requirement that anyone under the age of 16 is accompanied by an adult over 18. Tickets are currently priced at £46.54, and they are available for purchase through ATG Tickets or directly at the theatre box office. The venue, the Theatre Royal Brighton, is situated on New Road and is a Grade II* listed building that has been operating for over 218 years. For those who hold an ATG+ membership, the theatre provides benefits such as priority booking and discounts on drinks, which can be enjoyed before or during the interval. This setup allows for a standard theatre experience within a historic local setting.