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  • Venue Apollo Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 31 August 2026
  • Running time 70 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 5+

Get tickets to Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits in London

Horrible Histories is back in the West End this summer 2026 with the return of Barmy Britain – this time showcasing The Best Bits!

Can you beat battling Boudicca? 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? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria!

It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this summer!

Based on the children’s books and popular BAFTA-winning TV show of the same name, Horrible Histories brings history to life for all ages. 

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits is playing at the Apollo Theatre London from 30 July to 31 August 2026.

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Who are the creative team of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?

  • Written and directed by Neal Foster
  • Set / Costume Design by Jacqueline Trousdale
  • Lighting Design by Jason Taylor
  • Sound Design by Nick Sagar

Venue Information

Apollo Theatre , Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo line, Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176

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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits is playing at the Apollo Theatre in London
The running time of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits is 70 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits are: 5+
Yes, Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits has matinee performances on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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