Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits Trailer
Dick T. in a vibrant costume, performing energetically on stage with a historical backdrop and audience visible.
Two performers in historical costumes interact comically with a prop resembling a toilet, on stage.
Children dressed in historical costumes perform on stage during a Horrible Histories event, with vibrant scenery.
Children dressed in historical costumes perform a scene from Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain on stage.
Children in historical costumes perform a scene from "Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain" on stage.
Two actors in Victorian costumes, smiling and gesturing enthusiastically against a dark background.

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits

Venue

Apollo Theatre

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! 

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!

It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this Summer!

Closing

31/08/2026

Running Time

1h10, no interval

Genre

Family, Children's

Age & Content

5 - 105! | Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.

Creative:

Author -

Neal Foster

Set / Costume Designer -

Jacqueline Trousdale

Lighting Designer -

Jason Taylor

Sound Designer -

Nick Sagar

Choreographer -

Kenn Oldfield

Music -

Matthew Scott

No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.