Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead
So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain!
Can you beat battling Boudica? Will King John be a martyr for the Magna Carta?What if you caught the putrid plague? Can Parliament survive gunpowder Guy?Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and take a terrible trip with the Night Soil Men!
It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this Summer!
Chilled Performance:
Thursday, 20 August 2026 2:00 PM
Age Restrictions
Ages 5+.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Thu 30th July 2026 until Mon 31st August 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
11.00am
2.00pm
Tue
2.00pm
Wed
-
Thu
2.00pm
Fri
11.00am
2.00pm
Sat
11.00am
Sun
12.00pm
3.00pm
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Apollo Theatre Details
Bus routes: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night buses: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly
Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus
Directions
from Piccadilly Circus :
The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.
Car park: Brewer Street (2mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Apollo Theatre
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Apollo Theatre Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits
Apollo Theatre, London
Running until: Mon 31st August 2026
Running time: 1hr 10min. No interval.