Horrible Histories Terrible Thames

Horrible Histories Live Onboard! Terrible Thames Tickets

Tower Bridge Quay, London
Booking to 29 October 2023
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Horrible Histories proudly presents a brand-new brilliant show and Thames river cruise all in one: Horrible Histories Live Onboard! Terrible Thames.

Tremble in terror at the Tower! Sizzle at the Savoy! Give Cleopatra the needle! Be washed away at Westminster! Lose yourself in Lambeth! Get gobsmacked by the Globe! Hold onto your head at London Bridge and escape from Execution Dock!

Take a dive with Horrible Histories into the stories of King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Julius Caesar, the Duke of Wellington, Queen Boudicca, Jack the Ripper and Captain Kidd, in this history of the Thames with the nasty bits left in!

You’ve seen them on stage, now join them onboard, for a sensational sightseeing tour of the River Thames like no other!

Horrible Histories Live Onboard – Terrible Thames! runs from 1 April 2023 until 29 October 2023. 

Who is in the cast of Horrible Histories Live Onboard! Terrible Thames?

Neal Foster captains his crew Jake Addley, Rob Cummings, James Elliot, Andrew Franklin, Harriet Munday, Roger Parkins, Harry Sutherland, Dominic Treacy and Nathan Zammit.


Reviews of Horrible Histories Live Onboard! Terrible Thames

‘A rip-roaring, riotous sightseeing tour kids and adults will never forget!’ - The Sun
‘A fun, enjoyable, spirited alternative to more po-faced London tourism – may it sail on and on!’ - TimeOut


Show Information

Performance dates
Booking to 29 October 2023
Age restrictions
All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult on board.
Running time
45 minutes
Performance days
Matinees: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.


Important Notes

Children aged 0-3 go free, if seated on the lap of a parent or guardian. However, please note the tour is best suited for children aged 5 and above.
Gender neutral toilet facilities onboard.
The top deck will always be open to customers to enjoy the amazing sights of London. However in the event of rain the performers will carry out the performance on the lower interior deck, which is fully enclosed with windows so you can also enjoy the sights of London on the Terrible Thames Tour.


Venue Information

Tower Bridge Quay, St Katharine's Way, London, E1Q 1LD
Nearest Tube or Train: Tower Hill
Nearest Buses: 100, 108, N551, 42, 78, 343
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Terrible Thames River Tour returns to London from April 2023
Terrible Thames, the live river tour from Horrible Histories will set sail on London's iconic Thames river from April 2023. This unique immersive theatrical tour takes in prime historical locations such as The Tower of London, Parliament, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Golden Hinde. Passengers learn the stories of King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Julius Caesar, Queen Boudicca, Jack the Ripper and Captain Kidd, in this history of the Thames with the nasty bits left in. Neal Foster captains his crew Jake Addley, Rob Cummings, James Elliot, Andrew Franklin, Harriet Munday, Roger Parkins, Harry Sutherland, Dominic Treacy and Nathan Zammit on this maritime adventure, where audiences learn about the horrible history of London and the Thames. Actor/Manager of Birmingham Stage Company, Neal Foster said today: “When we launched Terrible Thames in 2021, I could never have imagined it would be become such a popular attraction in such a short time. We have been overwhelmed by the positivity about London it has generated and can’t wait to hit the waves again this year”. Presented by Birmingham Stage Company, the immersive show by Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary and Birmingham Stage Company manager Neal Foster, has direction by Foster, design by Jackie Trosudale, music by Matthew Scott, sound by Nick Sagar and choreography by Kenn Oldfield. Horrible Histories Live onboard! Terrible Thames sets sail from Tower Bridge Quay, St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1LD, from Saturday 1 April 2023 until 29 October 2023.

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