Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits Tickets

Apollo Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ
Running Time 1hr 10mins No interval
Running Since Thu, 30 July 2026
Booking Until Mon, 31 August 2026
Monday 11:00 14:00
Tuesday - 14:00
Wednesday - -
Thursday - 14:00
Friday 11:00 14:00
Saturday 11:00 -
Sunday 12:00 15:00
Important Information
Ages: This production is recommended for ages 5+

More about Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain!

Can you beat battling Boudicca? 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 move to the groove with party Queen Victoria!

It’s the history of Britain (with the nasty bits left in!)

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Apollo Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ
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Access description: 8cm step into the foyer through swing double doors. Box Office counter on the left. 22 steps down from foyer to Stalls, 12 up to the Dress Circle, with 2 steps between rows in the auditorium. 35 steps up to the Upper Circle and 75 to the Balcony. Handrails on both sides of the staircases. Stairlift to stalls access through double doors to the left of the upper circle entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue. Stairlift or 12 steps down to the stalls. Theatre open 30min before the start of the performance.

Sound Amplification: Sennheiser infra-red system with limited number of head sets available. Avoid front 3 rows of Stalls. Deposit required.

Guide Dogs: Guide dogs allowed into the auditorium and staff are also available to dog sit. Dogs will be looked after in Stalls bar or in manager’s office. Maximum 2 dogs at a time.

Disabled Access: On arrival please report to the Main Entrance. A member of staff will then accompany you to the wheelchair access entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue where there is a platform lift to the Stalls level of the Auditorium. 2 spaces for wheelchair users in seats F1 and G1 in the Stalls. Wheelchair transferees can be accommodated in Stalls. Recommended seats are E1, H1 and J1 but other seats are available. Wheelchairs are stored near auditorium right Stalls level. Venue not suitable for scooters. Auditorium is carpeted with steep raking.

Toilets: Adapted toilet to the rear of the Stalls level.