Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Theatre Tickets

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!

The performance of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits on Thursday, 20 August 2026 2:00 PM is now a Chilled Performance.

Book your HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today!

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What is HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN about?

So, it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with the return of Barmy Britain – the best bits! 

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!

Watch trailer here: Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain | Trailer

Ticket Information

Tickets are available for performances from 30 July – 31 August 2026.

Running Time

1hr 10mins (no interval)

Cast and Creatives

Cast: TBC

Creatives: Neal Foster (Author & Director), Jacqueline Trousdale (Set & Costume Designer), Jason Taylor (Lighting Designer), Nick Sagar (Sound Designer), Kenn Oldfield (Choreographer), Matthew Scott (Music).

The performance of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits on Thursday, 20 August 2026 2:00 PM is now a Chilled Performance.

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The Venue

Apollo Theatre

Shaftesbury Ave, Soho, London W1D 7EZ, UK

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One of Shaftesbury Avenue’s famous theatres, the Apollo Theatre first opened its doors in 1901. The theatre was built specifically for musical theatre and named after the Greek God of the Arts.