Henry VIII Set List

The young and energetic King– 1509-1547

Entrance of the Court (Mike (possibly with his lady) enters as music plays)

Introduction

Song – Pastime with Good Company
More background information and then
Dance for all – The Pavane
being the entrance of other guests
Short Demonstration of Tordion – opportunity to try the step
Song – Staines Morris
The Music of the period and the instruments
Song – 3 Ravens
Tune – Morrisco (pipe and tabor, recorders etc)

Dance – Washerwoman’s Branle
Song – Fie Man Fie printed 1588 but older, still being sung and reference to Henry)
Song – Greensleeves (words by Henry)
Final Dance – Old Almain