Actor Ben Martin chatted to Emma Clarendon about bringing Horrible Histories back to London.
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for August
Love London Love Culture offers her guide to five shows opening in London this month…
‘Definitely fun for all ages’: Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part Four – West End ★★★★★
As we exited the Apollo theatre after spending 70 minutes with historical figures from Britain’s history, a young boy exclaimed “That was soooooo exciting!”, and he was correct!
‘This hilarious & silly show captures the spirit of the books’: Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part Four – West End ★★★★
This hilarious and silly show captures the spirit of the books on which it is based perfectly with plenty for adults and children to enjoy.
7 shows to introduce children to the world of theatre
Looking to introduce your children to the world of theatre? Here’s a few productions around now and coming soon in London.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: GROOVY GREEKS – Touring
Groovy Greeks is the energetic and informative new Horrible Histories show produced by The Birmingham Stage Company. Currently, being performed in rep alongside Incredible Invaders, Groovy Greeks flies through thousands of years of Greek history faster than soaring Apollo on his fiery chariot.
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This blog is a bleat. And I hope the producers and promoters of theatre for children are paying attention. Sadly, theatre for children – other than at Christmas when it briefly moves centre stage – remains at best a fringe venture and at worst a Cinderella genre. So it needs all the publicity and attention it can get. Right?