Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)
Thu 30 Jul · 15:00
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About This Event
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain is a family-friendly musical event returning to Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue in London on 30 July 2026. The performance features selected highlights from Britain’s history presented in an engaging and educational format.
About Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) at the Apollo Theatre in London brings the Horrible Histories live show back to the stage with Barmy Britain – the best bits. It takes a fast-moving look at well-known moments and figures from British history, with Boudicca, King John, the plague, Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin, Burke and Hare, and Queen Victoria all featured.
The show presents “the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in” and is described as entertainment for the whole family over the summer.
Key facts: Runs from 30 July to 31 August 2026. Running time is 70 minutes approximately, with no interval. The Thursday 20 August 2026 2:00 PM performance is a Chilled Performance.
Before you book
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
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) takes place on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 15:00. The event runs until Monday, 31 August 2026.
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) is held at Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue in London (Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ).
Tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) are priced at £23.40. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
£23.40
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)
Editorial Summary
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain is a family-friendly musical event returning to Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue in London on 30 July 2026. The performance features selected highlights from Britain’s history presented in an engaging and educational format.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
About Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) at the Apollo Theatre in London brings the Horrible Histories live show back to the stage with Barmy Britain – the best bits. It takes a fast-moving look at well-known moments and figures from British history, with Boudicca, King John, the plague, Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin, Burke and Hare, and Queen Victoria all featured.
The show presents “the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in” and is described as entertainment for the whole family over the summer.
Key facts: Runs from 30 July to 31 August 2026. Running time is 70 minutes approximately, with no interval. The Thursday 20 August 2026 2:00 PM performance is a Chilled Performance.
Before you book
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
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)?
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) takes place on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 15:00. The event runs until Monday, 31 August 2026.
Where is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) taking place?
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) is held at Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue in London (Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ).
How much are tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)?
Tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) are priced at £23.40. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
How do I get tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)?
Tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026) can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
£23.40
Date
Until Monday, 31 August 2026
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