Character in Henry VIII
Chamberlain ♂ male
151Lines Spoken
1.3First Scene
5.4Last Scene
4.7%Of Play Dialogue
Chamberlain speaks 151 lines in Henry VIII — the #6 role by line count, accounting for 4.7% of the play’s dialogue across 7 scenes.
Chamberlain enters the play in Act 1, Scene 3: “Is't possible the spells of France should juggle”
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% |
Dialogue partners
Across 7 scenes, Chamberlain most frequently shares the stage with: King Henry Viii (4 shared scenes), Cardinal Wolsey (3 shared scenes), Suffolk (3 shared scenes), Norfolk (3 shared scenes), Surrey (2 shared scenes).
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.