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Liz Pichon's Best-Selling Series TOM GATES Comes Alive On Stage For The First Time
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2018


The award-winning series of books TOM GATES will receive its world stage premiere at the Capitol Theatre, Horsham on 14 February 2019 followed by a year-long UK tour. The producers behind the Olivier award nominated Gangsta Granny and the celebrated Horrible Histories stage shows have teamed up with acclaimed author and illustrator Liz Pichon to create a brand new story exclusively for the stage.

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.

Stage Adaptation of David Walliams's GANSTA GRANNY Returns To The West End
by Marianka Swain - May 1, 2018


Birmingham Stage Company today announces the return of their smash-hit adaptation of David Walliams's bestselling book, Gangsta Granny, to the West End. The Olivier Award and UK Theatre Award nominated production opens at the Harold Pinter Theatre for a limited two week run, opening on 16 August, with previews from 14 August, and running until 26 August. Tickets go on sale today via ATG pre-sale and general on-sale on 3 May.

Cabbage-Crunching, Criminal Mastermind Gangsta Granny to Embark on UK and Ireland Tour
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2018


She's back! The Olivier Award Nominated cabbage-crunching, criminal mastermind GANGSTA GRANNY is touring the UK and Ireland in 2018

GANGSTA GRANNY Looking For A Partner In Crime - Local Dancer Required To Join Cast For Chester Dates
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2018


Birmingham Stage Company, the acclaimed producers of the hit David Walliams play Gangsta Granny, are looking for a local young dancer to play a small but crucial part in the show when it plays at Storyhouse Chester from 11-14 April as part of its current UK tour.

Birmingham Stage Company Announce A Brand New Installment Of HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2018


Birmingham Stage Company today announces the world premiere of a brand-new production of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Four!. This marks Horrible Histories' seventh year in the West End and makes Barmy Britain the only show in West End history to launch a fourth sequel!

David Walliams Meets his AWFUL AUNTIE in the World Premiere Theatre Production of his Bestselling Book
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2017


The bestselling children's author David Walliams came face-to-face today for the first time with one of his most monstrous creations, Aunt Alberta.

APOLOGIA Leads August's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Aug 2, 2017


London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry drama to musical revivals and family-friendly fun, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…

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!

Save 10% On Tickets For GANGSTA GRANNY At Garrick Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Apr 26, 2017


The theatrical adaptation of David Walliams' bestselling book, GANGSTA GRANNY, has its West End debut this summer. The smash-hit production, which was recently nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People, runs at the Garrick Theatre from 26 July to 3 September. Book tickets now from £25

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's Production of David Walliams' GANGSTA GRANNY Makes West End Debut
by Liz Cearns - Sep 26, 2016


???????To celebrate their 25th anniversary next year, Birmingham Stage Company - the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories Live On Stage - today announce the West End debut of David Walliams' bestselling book - Gangsta Granny. The smash-hit production which was recently nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People, opens at the Garrick theatre on 1 August 2017, with previews from 26 July, and runs until 3 September, direct from an extensive UK tour.

Photo Flash: David Walliams Launches West End GANGSTA GRANNY at Hatton Garden's Bedazzl Diamonds
by Marianka Swain - Sep 26, 2016


The stage version of David Walliams' hit children's book GANGSTA GRANNY is coming to the West End next summer following an extensive UK tour - more details here. Today, Walliams joined the cast - Gilly Tompkins as Granny, Ashley Cousins as Ben and Umar Malik as Raj - and director/adaptor Neal Foster for a launch event at a spot Gangsta Granny would no doubt have her eye on: Hatton Garden's Bedazzl Diamonds. 

Top 10 London Family Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jul 26, 2016


Struggling to fill the school holidays, and no luck getting Cursed Child tickets? Fear not - there are plenty of fantastic London theatre options for family audiences.

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 to Play Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 29, 2016


Thousands of years after the Ruthless Romans, Savage Saxons & Vicious Vikings stormed ashore on the coast of Britain and the Gruesome Greeks competed in the first ever Olympic Games, you can relive those horribly exciting times by bringing your family to see Birmingham Stage Company's brand new Horrible Histories stage shows coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Tuesday 21 until Saturday 25 June 2016.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES Set for Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury in September
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2015


EXPERIENCE history with the nasty bits left in at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month (September).

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.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES BARMY BRITAIN to Play QPAC in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 6, 2014


It's the horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Take the children on a fun (and educational) theatrical trip back in time with Horrible Histories Barmy Britain from 30 January to 1 February 2015 at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

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