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Review: HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN - THE BEST BITS!, Apollo Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Aug 4, 2025

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits! presents the grizzly tales of British history with gusto. Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Histories Live on Stage and 14 years of entertaining London audiences, Birmingham Stage Company’s latest incarnation proves that even after two decades, history is far from dull, especially when it’s packed with peril and poo jokes.

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.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES �" 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 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.

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.

Birmingham Stage Co Announce The World Premiere Of HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN �" PART FIVE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2019

If you think Britain is Barmy now, wait till 2020! So with Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain a?" Part Four! currently running at the Apollo Theatre, Birmingham Stage Company is getting ahead of events and today announces the world première of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain a?" Part Five! in Summer 2020, marking Horrible Histories' ninth year in the West End. It opens at Apollo Theatre on 3 August, with previews from 30 July and runs until 29 August 2020.

Historical Figures Invade the Stage in HORRIBLE HISTORIES: MORE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018

Following their smash hit production of David Walliams' Gangsta Granny earlier this year, the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company return to the Belgrade Theatre once again this spring with the latest chapter in their hugely popular Horrible Histories Live series.

Historical Figures Invade the Stage in HORRIBLE HISTORIES: MORE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018

Following their smash hit production of David Walliams' Gangsta Granny earlier this year, the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company return to the Belgrade Theatre once again this spring with the latest chapter in their hugely popular Horrible Histories Live series.

Save 23% On Tickets For HORRIBLE HISTORIES - MORE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN!
by Marianka Swain - May 7, 2017

This summer, Horrible Histories - More Best of Barmy Britain comes to the Garrick Theatre in London's West End. The show runs 4 August-2 September. Book tickets here from £17!

Birmingham Stage Company Celebrates 25th Anniversary With MORE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2017

???????This August, Birmingham Stage Company takes over the Garrick Theatre in London's West End to present Horrible Histories - More Best of Barmy Britain, celebrating the company's 25th anniversary.

Birmingham Stage Company to Present HORRIBLE HISTORIES - THE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2016

Ahead of their 25th anniversary next year, Birmingham Stage Company today announces Horrible Histories - The Best of Barmy Britain! This special production marks Barmy Britain's 5th anniversary in the West End, holding its position as the longest running children's show in West End history. This special instalment of Barmy Britain follows the sell-out successes of Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain - Parts One, Two and Three and will feature the horribly best bits from all three productions.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES LIVE ON STAGE Celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2015
by Anna Bencivengo - Jan 12, 2015

2015 sees Horrible Histories Live on Stage celebrate its 10th anniversary with productions taking place across the globe. Birmingham Stage Company presents nine Horrible Histories productions - four of which are world premieres, which will play across all 52 weeks of this year.

Darren Day and Niki Evans Star in UK Tour of SPELLING BEE, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2013

Darren Day and Niki Evans star in the first UK tour of William Finn's Tony Award Winning musical comedy - 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee', which embarks on a short national tour today.

Richard Harris' New Play LIZA LIZA LIZA to Premiere at Tabard Theatre, 4-29 September
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2013

West London's Tabard Theatre presents the world premiere of Richard Harris' new play, Liza Liza Liza from tonight, 4 - 29 September 2013. The production is directed by Kenn Oldfield.

Richard Harris' New Play LIZA LIZA LIZA to Premiere at Tabard Theatre, 4-29 September
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 30, 2013

West London's Tabard Theatre will present the world premiere of Richard Harris' new play, Liza Liza Liza from 4 - 29 September 2013. The production is directed by Kenn Oldfield with full cast and creative team to be announced.

Darren Day and Niki Evans Star in UK Tour of SPELLING BEE, This Fall
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 22, 2013

Darren Day and Niki Evans are set to star in the first UK tour of William Finn's Tony Award Winning musical comedy - 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee', which embarks on a short national tour later this year.