Character in Henry VIII
Chamberlain ♂ male
151Lines Spoken
1.3First Scene
5.4Last Scene
4.7%Of Play Dialogue
Chamberlain is the #6 role by line count in Henry VIII — 151 lines (4.7% of the play) across 7 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Chamberlain enters the play in Act 1, Scene 3: “Is't possible the spells of France should juggle”
Dialogue partners
Across 7 scenes, Chamberlain most frequently shares the stage with: King Henry Viii (4 shared scenes), Norfolk (3 shared scenes), Cardinal Wolsey (3 shared scenes), Suffolk (3 shared scenes), Cromwell (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Chamberlain speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 35 | 42.2% |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 28 | 20.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 27 | 15.9% |
| Act 2, Scene 3 | 23 | 18.0% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 19 | 3.6% |
| Act 5, Scene 3 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Act 5, Scene 4 | 18 | 18.9% |
Quick facts
Where does Chamberlain rank in Henry VIII’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 151 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Chamberlain speak with most often?
King Henry Viii — 4 shared scenes.