Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain

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!

Booking Until

31 Jul31 Aug 2025

Running Time

Approx 70mins no interval

Age Guidance

5-105 years!

★★★★★

‘History has never been more gruesome, entertaining, or full of fun’

London Theatre 1
★★★★

‘A huge hilarious success that leaves you wanting more!’

London Theatre Reviews

‘This hilarious show is beguiling, bloody and brilliant!’

Beyond the Curtain
★★★★

‘The perfect summer holiday day out!’

West End Best Friend
★★★★

‘A fun, fact-filled summer treat – it’s is a scream!’

Broadway World

Neal Foster

Actor

Emma Swan

Actor

Jack Ballard

Understudy

Neal Foster & Terry Deary

Authors

Neal Foster

Director

Jacqueline Trousdale

Set and Costume Design

Matthew Scott

Music

Jason Taylor

Lighting Design

Nick Sagar

Sound Design

Kenn Oldfield

Choreography

Children under the age of 18 months are classed as ‘babes-in-arms’ and will not require a ticket. Children aged 18 months and older will require a ticket.

Access performances at Nimax Theatres are now available to purchase online. You can purchase up to two tickets online for the below performances. 

Access Seating:

For all performances, you can select up to two seats at our discounted access rate of 50% off per person. These include:

  • Wheelchair park and companion seats
  • End-of-aisle seating
  • Central row seating

Step-free access to the Stalls is via a Domino Zonzini stair climber.

If you’ll remain in your wheelchair choose wheelchair spaces. For all other access requriements including transferring, choose access tickets.



To make a wheelchair transfer booking, purchase more than two tickets or to discuss your seating requirements further, please contact our Access team on 0330 333 4815 or [email protected].

4 tickets bought together:

Monday – Thursday £94
Saturday – Sunday £114

Book Family Ticket Online >

Groups Rate (10+)

Group Size: 10+
Rate: £19 per ticket (reduced from £33 – £19.50)
Seats: Stalls, Dress Circle & Grand Circle
Valid For: All performances
Exclusion Dates: N/A

Schools & Education Rate (10+ Tickets)

Rate: £19 per ticket (reduced from £37 – £19.50), 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 students
Seats: Stalls, Dress Circle & Grand Circle
Valid For: All performances
Exclusion Dates: N/A

Apollo Theatre

31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ

Booking Until

31 Jul31 Aug 2025

Apollo Theatre

31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ

Running Time

Approx 70mins no interval

Age Guidance

5-105 years!

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