

Buy tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)*
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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) at the Apollo Theatre brings Horrible Histories live to the stage with Barmy Britain – the best bits. The show retells episodes from British history with the series’ familiar mix of famous figures, events and comic storytelling.
It references Boudicca, King John and the Magna Carta, the plague, Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, Dick Turpin, Burke and Hare, and Queen Victoria, presenting the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in.
The show runs from 30 July to 31 August 2026 and is described as entertainment for the whole family.
Key facts: Runs for approximately 70 minutes with no interval. A performance on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 2:00pm is listed as a Chilled Performance.
The performance on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 2:00pm is a Chilled Performance.
Cancellation policy: no refunds or exchanges after purchase.
Apollo Theatre
31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ
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Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ
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