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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)

Horrible Histories returns live on stage with Barmy Britain – the best bits, bringing Britain’s nasty history to life for the whole family.

Thursday 30th July - Monday 31st August 2026
Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue in London
Various times
Thursday 30th July - Monday 31st August 2026
Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue in London
Various times
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)

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About Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) at the Apollo Theatre, 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, brings the Horrible Histories live stage show back with Barmy Britain – The Best Bits. It is a family show built around British history’s most notorious moments, with appearances from Boudicca, King John, the Magna Carta, the plague, Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin, Burke and Hare and Queen Victoria.

The show presents the “nasty bits” of Britain’s history in a way designed to entertain the whole family across the summer season. It is scheduled to run from 30 July to 31 August 2026.

The performance on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 2:00 pm is listed as a Chilled Performance.

Key facts: Runs from 30 July to 31 August 2026. Running time is 70 minutes approximately, with no interval.

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The performance on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 2:00 pm is a Chilled Performance. No refunds or exchanges are available after purchase.

Venue

Apollo Theatre
31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ

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Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ

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