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HORRIBLE HISTORIES to Tour the UK in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

Discover the revolting rulers and mad monarchs of Britain's barmy past in the hilarious and gruesome Horrible Histories production, Rotten Royals. Touring the UK in 2024, this fast-paced two-hander promises right royal anarchy. Don't miss out!

Review: PROM 11: HORRIBLE HISTORIES - 'ORRIBLE OPERA, Royal Albert Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 24, 2023

Prom 11: Horrible Histories ‘Orrible Opera is a delightful show that will amuse audiences of all ages while making opera more approachable.

THE GOOD DAD (A LOVE STORY) Comes to Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

Inspired by real-life events from the 1980s, this haunting family drama will see one actor take on the roles of a mother and her identical twin daughters, Donna and Carol. Nominated for Lead Performance, New Play and Best Director at the Off West End Awards 2021, The Good Dad is presented in association with the charity Victim Support. 

Birmingham Stage Company Reveals Cast For West End Return of HORRIBLE HISTORIES: TERRIBLE TUDORS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

Birmingham Stage Company has announced the wicked cast for their West End return of Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors - Neal Foster, Emma Swan and Jack Ballard, in this delightfully gruesome production about one of history's most outrageous families.

LEAR ALONE Comes to Edinburgh in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

Using just King Lear's lines from Shakespeare's timeless tragedy to explore themes of loneliness, ageing and homelessness, Lear Alone is a study of one man's vulnerability as he confronts and negotiates a digital world.

Review: HORRIBLE HISTORIES: TERRIBLE THAMES, Tower Bridge Quay
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 15, 2023

Are you a fan of gory history facts? Do you love theatre? Do you enjoy a nice boat ride down the River Thames? If you answered yes to these questions, Terrible Thames may be the tour for you.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES â€" TERRIBLE TUDORS Will Return to the West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Following a horribly successful run last summer Birmingham Stage Company has announced that Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors will return to the West End's Garrick Theatre.

Cast Announced For Birmingham Stage Company's Tour of TERRIBLE THAMES
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

Birmingham Stage Company has announced the cast coming aboard the Terrible Thames. This is a unique immersive theatrical tour taking in prime historical locations such as The Tower of London, Parliament, Shakespeare's Globe, and the Golden Hinde.

Guest Blog: Neal Foster: The Director of HORRIBLE HISTORIES - TERRIBLE TUDORS Talks About Bringing the Grizzly Past to the Stage
by Guest Blog: Neal Foster - Aug 10, 2022

2022 marks our tenth anniversary of Horrible Histories in the West End, so we decided to celebrate it with Terrible Tudors, which was the first HH production we produced back in 2005.

Review: HORRIBLE HISTORIES - TERRIBLE TUDORS, Garrick Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Aug 2, 2022

If you grow up and go to school in England, you will definitely know about the Tudors – and yet we seem to have a completely insatiable appetite for this set of monarchs that merely spanned three generations.

Cast Announced For Birmingham Stage Company's West End Premiere of HORRIBLE HISTORIES - TERRIBLE TUDORS
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022

Birmingham Stage Company today announces the cast for Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors which make its West End premiere at the Garrick Theatre this summer as part of the company's 30th anniversary programme. Birmingham Stage Company's Neal Foster directs Benedict Martin and Emma Swan.

St Albans Roman Theatre Festival Opens May 24
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022

OVO's production of 'A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM'  here opens the festival on May 24th at 7.30pm; The Dream runs to June 11th and is co-directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan.

Birmingham Stage Company Announce West End Première Of HORRIBLE HISTORIES - TERRIBLE TUDORS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2022

Birmingham Stage Company today announces Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors will make its West End première at the Garrick Theatre this summer. The show opens on 2 August, with previews from 28 July and runs until 2 September.

Rose Theatre Reopens and Announces Spring 2021 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020

Rose Theatre reopened its doors to audiences last week following the end of the second national lockdown and has announced several upcoming shows for spring 2021.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES Comes To North and South London
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2020

Birmingham Stage Company today announce further London tour dates for its run of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain. Joining the previously announced run at the Troubadour Meridian Water in North London between 19 August a?" 23 August, the production will also run in South London at The Turbine Theatre, as part of their open-air 'On The Jetty' season between 26 a?" 29 August.

Photo Flash: HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN Opens at Henley's Car Park Party
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2020

 Birmingham Stage Company's production of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain opened at Henley's Car Park Party on Saturday.

Birmingham Stage Company Announces News Dates For UK Car Park Tour Of HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2020

Birmingham Stage Company today announces new tour dates for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain in association with Car Park Party, Troubadour and Live Nation.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES - BARMY BRITAIN and DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE To Play The Drive-In This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2020

'THE DRIVE IN' at TROUBADOUR MERIDIAN WATER announces live theatre for families and kids this summer with LIVE AT 'THE DRIVE IN': KIDS SHOWS.  Initial programming includes the West End production of Horrible Histories a?" Barmy Britain from 19 - 23 August 2020 and the roarsome interactive show Dinosaur World Live from 26 - 30 August 2020.

Birmingham Stage Company And Coalition Agency Announce HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2020

Birmingham Stage Company today announce its production of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain will be part of the Car Park Party, the UK's Only LIVE touring event, with two daytime shows at Powderham Castle, Devon on Saturday 4th July.

Birmingham Stage Company And Coalition Agency Announce HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2020

Birmingham Stage Company today announces that its production of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain will tour car parks across the UK as the inaugural production in the Coalition Agency's Car Park Party season.