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Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories is at the Museum of London getting icky and sticky with a journey into some of London's gross past

To celebrate the museum’s most horrible new display, Fatberg, we are delighted to bring you a spectacularly hideous show highlighting some of London’s gross past… We all want to meet people from history - the trouble is everyone's dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for a special one-hour production of Horrible Histories featuring MORE of your favourite characters from our barmy past.

This brand new compilation show has never toured before and includes a special new scene featuring wordy Will Shakespeare! Find out why the Romans were revolting! Could you survive the vicious Vikings? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Would you party with the Puritans? Clap along with crazy King Charles! Vomit with the vile Victorians and prepare to do battle in the frightful First World War! It’s history with the nasty bits left in!

Tagged with: Theatre & dance OpenFest Families

Recommended viewing age 5+

Please note that this is not a seated performance and visitors will be asked to sit on the floor or stand, festival style. Limited seating will be available for those who need it but the museum recommends bringing any special seating you may require with you.

Produced by the Birmingham Stage Company with the Museum of London

Part of City Now City Future and Barbican OpenFest

 

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