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4.6 17 reviews from 17 verified reviews- Booking until: Monday, 31 August 2026
- Running time: 1hr 10min. No interval.
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Ever wanted to meet iconic historical figures like Queen Boudicca, Henry VIII, and Guy Fawkes? Look no further than Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits, a comedic musical show where British history is retold in a way you’ve never seen it before.
Why should you watch Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits?
- This zany, tongue-in-cheek musical will be a treat for children of all ages, as well as adults who grew up with the show. Its outrageous style of comedy will leave you in stitches, and its zany songs will remain stuck in your head for days after.
- Educational? Arguably. Entertaining? Absolutely. Horrible Histories injects humour and sass into real-life historical events and figures - making it great for school groups as well as history lovers.
What is Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits about?
Horrible Histories was a British children’s live-action historical and musical television series, based on the bestselling books of the same name by Terry Deary. It tackled everything from world wars to deposed monarchs to invading hordes - all with its characteristic style of humour. Like the series that inspired it, the stage show will bring to life all the foul, absurd, and shocking bits of British history and cycle through the best bits of previous shows in a spectacle of song, dance and sketches that'll entertain and educate the whole family.
Horrible Histories stage creator Neal Foster stars alongside regular company member Alison Fitzjohn in this rollicking, wacky rollercoaster ride through history, featuring some of Britain’s bizarrest icons. It’s history like you’ve never seen it before, with all the nasty bits and foul facts they never taught you at school. So grab your tickets and prepare to laugh, gasp, and groan at this foul and funny stage show, opening at the Apollo Theatre this summer.
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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Monday, 31 August 2026
- Running time:
1hr 10min. No interval.
- Age restrictions
Ages 5+.
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All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits.
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Horrible, but Wonderful and Happy, tooThis holiday show would suit parents, grand parents and also (nearly forgot) kids, too. The 2 performers show great connection with their audience - kids and oldies - the historical content is hugely enjoyable and at the same time accurately informative. Their costume and character changes were slick and unfailingly funny. Looking forward to next year.
N Reviewed on 17 August 2026 by Nicholas
United Kingdom
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Fun and informative!The actors really make the show! Lots of laughs!
N Reviewed on 15 August 2026 by Neha
United Kingdom
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Great showBoth actors were brilliant and gave a very engaging and informative show that had lots of laughs from adults and children alike. Definitely recommend!
G Reviewed on 14 August 2026 by Gavin
United Kingdom
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Worth watchingS Reviewed on 12 August 2026 by Simone
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Excellent day out!A Reviewed on 10 August 2026 by Ankita
United Kingdom
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embarrassmentAmateur. While children under five seemed to appreciate the humour my teenager and I had second hand embarrassment over the quality of the performance. Onl two actors who had to carry the entire show, no set charge, not stimulating, lame jokes. This could have been so much better. Very disappointed.
S Reviewed on 05 August 2026 by Sharon
United Kingdom
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Super!V Reviewed on 01 August 2026 by Victoria
United Kingdom
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Great show that both my five-year-old daughter and I enjoyed. Slightly disappointed that it didn't include any of our favourite songs from the TV series, but can't really complain since I've had "Burke & Hare, Burke & Hare, Killing people everywhere" in my head ever since. Actors were great, some good gags for the parents too, and excellent value.
D Reviewed on 31 July 2026 by David
United Kingdom
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Fast paced and full of humourShow for families . Interactive, fast paced full of jokes and toilet humour. Rushed through parts of history with fun and gruesome facts. Both clever and witty.
D Reviewed on 30 July 2026 by Denise
United Kingdom
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Fantastic funC Reviewed on 29 August 2025 by Claire
United Kingdom
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Fantastic experience for my son and for me!N Reviewed on 27 August 2025 by Nicola
United Kingdom
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Educational and super funnyI loved the show, it was so entertaining that I couldn’t stop laughing! The actress and actor are amazing, the songs are so funny and educational at the same time. I cannot recommend it enough!
M Reviewed on 24 August 2025 by Maria
United Kingdom
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Fun for kids and adultsThis is a show aimed at children but with Easter eggs for the slightly older audience (parents/adults old enough to remember the Fast Show and Postman Pat). I think I enjoyed the show more than my 9 and 7 year old kids.
R Reviewed on 20 August 2025 by Ruth
United Kingdom
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits Latest News and Features
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN - THE BEST BITS! returns to the West End this summer Monday, March 9 2026, 10:05 
Family Shows in London this Summer 2025 Wednesday, July 2 2025, 18:44 Your e-tickets for Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits at the Apollo Theatre will be emailed to you just after your reservation.
