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    Cardinal Wolsey Monologues

    Cardinal Wolsey is a character from Henry VIII. Browse 4 curated audition pieces featuring Cardinal Wolsey, spanning drama. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.

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    monologue
    1.5 min

    Wolsey Professes Loyalty

    Henry VIII

    by William Shakespeare

    Cardinal Wolsey defends his integrity and legal authority before Queen Katharine during her trial, denying that he has instigated the King's desire for an annulment.

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    duologue
    2 min

    Queen Katharine and Wolsey: The Challenge

    Henry VIII

    by William Shakespeare

    Queen Katharine confronts Cardinal Wolsey during her divorce trial, accusing him of instigating the King's dissatisfaction with their marriage and refusing to accept him as her judge.

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    duologue
    2 min

    Wolsey and Surrey: Fallen Greatness

    Henry VIII

    by William Shakespeare

    A heated confrontation between the Earl of Surrey and Cardinal Wolsey. Surrey accuses the Cardinal of corruption, the execution of his father-in-law, and treasonous dealings with the Pope, while Wolsey dismisses the claims as malice.

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    monologue
    2 min

    Wolsey Reads His Fall

    Henry VIII

    by William Shakespeare

    Cardinal Wolsey realizes his downfall is imminent after accidentally sending the King a private inventory of his vast wealth and a secret letter to the Pope.

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    Henry VIII

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