Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits tickets
About Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead
So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain!
Can you beat battling Boudica? Will King John be a martyr for the Magna Carta? What if you caught the putrid plague? Can Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and take a terrible trip with the Night Soil Men!
It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this Summer!
Run time
1hr 10min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Plays, West End, Family / Kid-friendly
Age
Ages 5+.
Start date
30th July, 2026
End date
31st August, 2026
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits cast and creative team
Director: Neal Foster
Venue
Apollo Theatre
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (2mins)
Directions from tube: The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Morning | Matinee |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | - | - |
| Thursday | - | 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM | - |
| Sunday | - | 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits about?
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain!
What is the length of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits is 1hr 10min. No interval.
Where is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
Apollo Theatre.
What's the price for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits tickets?
The price for tickets to Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits starts at £25.
How old do children need to be to see Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
Ages 5+.
How do you buy tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
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