It is the third part to Wolf Hall Parts One & Two which is a double-bill play based on Mantel's novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies.

Following the award-winning West End and Broadway productions of Wolf Hall Parts One & Two, the stage adaptation of The Mirror and the Light was originally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company (with Playful Productions) and opened in London's West End at the Gielgud Theatre from 23 September to run until 28 November 2021.

Co-adapter Ben Miles reprised his role as Thomas Cromwell with Nathaniel Parker reprising his role Henry VIII.

The play was directed by Jeremy Herrin, designed by Christopher Oram with music by Stephen Warbeck.

[3] The play was also announced to extend its run until 23 January 2022, however it was later announced that the extension would be cancelled and the play closed on its original date of 28 November 2021.