Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Five!

Plays Comedy Kids True Story

Apollo Theatre

DURATION

1 hr 10 min with no interval

CLOSING DATE

Until August 31, 2026

AGE LIMIT

Suitable for 5+ yrs

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£24.38

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Why watch Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Five!?

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Five! perfects a task that is near impossible to achieve, making history fun and interesting for children!
With exaggerated and quirky characters and a humorous, wonky script, the play brings Britain’s history to life.
The story has satirical undertones for adults to enjoy as well, making it a perfect family watch.

Every country’s past seems barmy to the new generation! Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Five! takes this idea and extrapolates it to make a fun, over-the-top, quirky, albeit educational play. In the deft hands of Director Neal Foster, author Terry Deary’s wildly popular children’s stories called the “Horrible Histories" came to fruition as a stage play. The hilarious illustrations of the book are what make history palpable to young kids. Foster took a cue from this and adapted the play into a colorful and wacky feast for kids to enjoy, with subtle satirical quips for adults as well.

Storyline

The play brings to life some of the most influential people in Britain’s History and portrays history like never before. Join King William’s conquest or scale the Tudor scaffold. You can help the Georgians take over England or even break into Buckingham Palace! Between all this mayhem, keep your eyes out for the witch of World War Two who is out to cause a serious ruckus. This hilarious reinterpretation of Britain’s barmy history is sure to break you into fits of laughter. This amalgamation of history and theatre makes it a unique and exciting concept.

Show timings

Show timings for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Five! may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.

Cast & crew

Direction: Neal Foster
Written by: Neal Foster, based on the books by Terry Deary
Composer: Matthew Scott
Choreographer: Kenn Oldfield

Note: Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

Age & content guide

Age Suitability: Best suited for children aged 5 and above. Please note that children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the auditorium under any circumstances.

Apollo Theatre Read more

The Apollo Theatre, named after the Greek God of the arts, is a Grade II-listed West End venue on Shaftesbury Avenue. Designed by architect Lewin Sharp for Henry Lowenfeld, it opened in 1901, underwent restoration after a roof collapse in 2013, and reopened in 2014. Known for hosting award-winning productions, it sits beside the historic Lyric Theatre.

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Getting there

Address: Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7EZ, United Kingdom
Tube: The nearest tube station is the Piccadilly Circus.
Bus: 12, 14, 19, 38, 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, and 453.

Facilities & accessibility

Available facilities: restrooms, bar, cloakroom, gift shop

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, guide dogs allowed, hearing assistance, accessible restrooms, companion seating, audio description, accessible elevator

Additional information

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Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
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