Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits tickets
About Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead
So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain!
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? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and take a terrible trip with the Night Soil Men!
It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this Summer!
Run time
1hr 10min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 5+.
Start date
30th July, 2026
End date
31st August, 2026
Engaging, witty and super enjoyable
It was brilliant and very funny. The 2 characters acted very well with each other.
A family play, really funny. There is also history of UK
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits cast and creative team
Director: Neal Foster
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (2mins)
Directions from tube: The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.
Frequently asked questions
Is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits playing in the West End or Off-West End?
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits is West End.
How long is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits on for?
Tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits are available through 31 August 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
What are audiences saying about Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
Audiences have given Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits a Show-Score of 91/100 — Must See!, based on 71 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
Who is the director of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
Neal Foster is the director of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits.
How do you get tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
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What is the running time of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits runs for 1hr 10min. No interval.
Which theatre is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits at?
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits is at London's Apollo Theatre, which is located at 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ.
What is the age recommendation for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
Ages 5+.
What is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits about?
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain!