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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
See history come to life on the Lyceum stage later this month with Birmingham Stage Company's Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain, featuring all new amazing 3D BoggleVision from today 15 July to Saturday 19 July.
See history come to life on the Lyceum stage later this month with Birmingham Stage Company's Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain, featuring all new amazing 3D BoggleVision from Tuesday 15 July to Saturday 19 July.
Nurture Rights, the kids entertainment company set up by Peter Curtis and Nick Barrington last year has today announced a multi year deal with the Birmingham Stage Company to produce a stage production of the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar!.
This half term Coventry's Belgrade Theatre welcomes the return of Horrible Histories and their new show Barmy Britain which will provide family fun during the school holidays from today 18 to Sat 22 Feb.
This half term Coventry's Belgrade Theatre welcomes the return of Horrible Histories and their new show Barmy Britain which will provide family fun during the school holidays from Tues 18 to Sat 22 Feb.
For those who missed Barmy Britain - Part One! there is a final chance to see it from 7 August to 1 September at the Garrick Theatre and then book for Barmy Britain - Part Two! - the perfect follow up. check out a first look at the second show below!
For those who missed Barmy Britain - Part One! there is a final chance to see it from tonight, 7 August to 1 September at the Garrick Theatre and then book for Barmy Britain - Part Two! - the perfect follow up.
For those who missed Barmy Britain - Part One! there is a final chance to see it from 7 August to 1 September at the Garrick Theatre and then book for Barmy Britain - Part Two! - the perfect follow up.
The writers of the sell-out kids' show 'Barmy Britain' have delved into the murky depths of history once more to bring a whole new set of grisly stories to the stage. Barmy Britain - Part Two! is a 100% brand new show which opens at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End on Thursday 26 September, with Lauryn Redding and Anthony Spargo, playing a cast of characters that are 'not so much 'barmy' as barbarous, bloodthirsty and stark raving bonkers.' Caroline McGinn, Time Out
Birmingham Stage Company, celebrating their 20th anniversary, presents a new production by their Actor/Manager, Neal Foster, of Philippa Pearce's enchanting and truly timeless classic Tom's Midnight Garden at London's Bloomsbury Theatre. Press performances take place on Thurs Dec 13 at 1.30pm and Sat 15 Dec at 2.30pm. This special Christmas season runs until 19 January.
Birmingham Stage Company, celebrating their 20th anniversary, presents a new production by their Actor/Manager, Neal Foster, of Philippa Pearce's enchanting and truly timeless classic Tom's Midnight Garden at London's Bloomsbury Theatre. Press performances take place on Thurs Dec 13 at 1.30pm and Sat 15 Dec at 2.30pm. This special Christmas season runs until 19 January.
The West End stage show Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain temporarily leaves the Garrick Theatre this weekend, today, 1st September, to embark on a Middle East tour to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Shajah. The production then returns to the Garrick on Saturday 27th October 2012, running through to January 6th 2013.
The West End stage show Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain temporarily leaves the Garrick Theatre this weekend, Saturday 1st September, to embark on a Middle East tour to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Shajah. The production then returns to the Garrick on Saturday 27th October 2012, running through to January 6th 2013.
