HORRIBLE HISTORIES Set for Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury in September

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

Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders are the latest in the popular Horrible Histories series to be made into stage shows.

Thousands of years after the Ruthless Romans, Savage Saxons and Vicious Vikings stormed ashore on the coast of Britain and the Gruesome Greeks competed in the first Olympic Games, those horribly exciting times are recreated by Birmingham Stage Company using actors and 3D Bogglevision special effects.

In Incredible Invaders, the Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invaded Britain. Can crazy Caratacus can save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian's Wall and witness the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Can you stop King Alfred burning his buns? Discover who's who at Sutton Hoo and survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience.

Groovy Greeks takes audiences from savage Sparta to angry Athens to discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians!. Compete in the first Olympic Games and appear in the first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus.

Writer and Director Neal Foster said: "I had a hugely exciting time bringing the Groovy Greeks to life in Horrible Histories style and loved shining the spotlight on Celtic, Roman, Saxon and Viking life in Incredible Invaders. Both shows feature special amazing 3D effects that provide a spectacular way for both children and adults to enter these extraordinary historical periods"

Horrible Histories Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders are at The Marlowe Theatre from Tuesday 29 September to Saturday 3 October, various performance times. Tickets, priced £14 (concessions available; booking fees apply) are from the Box Office on 01227 787787 or marlowetheatre.com.