Horrible Histories Theatre Breaks return to Barmy Britain
Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain: The Best Bits returns to London in the summer of 2026 to entertain budding historians both young and old at the Apollo Theatre.
Horrible Histories 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? SO MANY QUESTIONS!
Come with Theatre Breaks and escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and take a terrible trip with the Night Soil Men… and remember – the theatre is only 100 yards from the Lego Store.
Terry Deary series of Horrible Histories books are a hugely successful phenomenon. In addition to the 60 books there are more stage adaptations and a BAFTA award winning children’s television programme.
Barmy Britain is brought to London by the Birmingham Theatre Company who have also produced Awful Egyptians, Ruthless Romans, Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians. Set in loathsome London, the production will show how Parliament escapes from the Gunpowder plot and gives us all a chance to move to the groove with the Partaay Queen: Victoria!
All in all, Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain is a great show for the whole family to enjoy.
Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain Package FAQs
Horrible Histories Barmy Britain? Is it a full play?
Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain has a running time of 1 hour 10 minutes and is suitable for ages 6 years and upwards. It is taking place at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, just a hop skip and a jump from M&M store and the Lego Store.
So that is pretty much your weekend sorted.
Are there Horrible Histories Ticket and Hotel packages?
There are some great ticket and hotel packages for the family to see Horrible Histories Barmy Britain.
Once you have selected your date and the number of tickets you would like for the play, you will be asked what hotel accommodation you need – and for how many adults and children. This will make sure that we only present you with hotels that can provide you with the right accommodation.
May I suggest stay close – certainly within zone one – use the “Theatre to Hotel” tab. There is lots to chose from within 1 mile of the theatre. After all you don’t want to be staying miles out of town with the children in tow.
Once you have got your list of hotels you will see that there is a huge array of prices. This is mainly due to the different ways that hotels accommodate families. From triple rooms with an extra bed to penthouse suites!
But when all is said and done, don’t get too hung up on the hotel. You are not there for long, the kids will see it as a massive adventure wherever you are staying and as long as there is a mini bar you will get through the night somehow.
Wherever you stay I am sure you will enjoy your Barmy London Theatre Break it really is a great show!
Horrible Histories Theatre Address?
Apollo Theatre – 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
Horrible Histories Performances?
- Running time: 1hr 10min. No interval.
- Booking from: 30 July 2026
- Booking until: 31 Aug ust 2026
- Monday, Friday & Saturday 11am,
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2pm,
- Sunday 12pm & 3pm
