HORRID HENRY Hits the West End at Trafalgar Studio Starting 11/21

Everyone's favourite bad boy HORRID HENRY hits the West End! Horrid Henry Live and Horrid! is opening at the Trafalgar Studio on 21 November 2008, and is adapted by John Godberfrom is based off of the books by Francesca Simonand.

Brought to life by acclaimed playwright John Godber from the best-selling books byaward winning author Francesca Simon, Horrid Henry - Live and Horrid! is the first time the tales of the adorably horrid Henry have been performed on stage. Along with his long-suffering parents, his smelly- nappy-baby brother, Perfect Peter andthe rest of the gang, Horrid Henry's war on grown ups, rules and all things boring isrecreated featuring original music, song and dance. Funny and fast moving, this family show tells the familiar stories that have captured the imagination of a nation of young people.With kids able to see it for half price at all performances including Sundays, Horrid Henry - Live and Horrid! is a great Christmas treat. Horrid Henry is one of the most famous children's literary characters in the UK second to Harry Potter. Since 1993, when the first book was published, Horrid Henry has become a publishingphenomenon- the series has sold over 12 million copies in the UK alone and has been published in 25 languages in 27 countries worldwide. The latest book in the series, Horrid Henry Robs the Bank, went straight to number onein the children's bestsellers list when it was published in June 2008. Meanwhile, its predecessor - Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman- was voted Children's Book of the Year at the 2008 British Book Awards, affectionately known as ‘The Nibbies'.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS: Trafalgar Studios 1, 14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DYBooking to 11 January 2009. Age range 5+Kids go half price for all performances. Tickets priced from-Adults: £35/ £30Kids: Half price for all performances- £17.50/ £15 Schools: £13.50/ Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Groups: £15/ Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free. For full performance schedule please contact the Box OfficeBox Office: 0870 060 6632 Website: www.horridhenryonstage.co.uk

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