Horrible Histories – A brand new live on stage production called Barmy Britain is coming to Stafford Gatehouse Theatre this May. So if you are a fan of the show then don’t wait any more…get ready to see this brand new production show in Stafford thanks to Birmingham Stage Company – featuring all-new scenes!
Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III? Mount a mutiny against King Henry VIII? See Mary Tudorknock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots! Will Queen Elizabeth I endure her terrible teeth? Would you be hanged by King James I for being a witch? Peep into the world of Samuel Pepys and help Georgian detectives find the headless man! Take a trip into the night with the night soil men and discover how to survive the first ever train ride! It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in.
How do I book tickets to watch Horrible Histories – A Brand New Barmy Britain?
Tickets can be booked by calling the box office on 01785 619080 or by visiting their website here.
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
There will be two shows on Sunday, 12 May 2019. The first at 1.30pm and second at 5.30pm
How much do the tickets cost?
Tickets are priced from £12.50 to £14.50. There are also concessions tickets as well as family tickets available. Do check their website for more details.
Where is Stafford Gatehouse Theatre?
Stafford Gatehouse is an old Victorian theatre for professional and amateur shows, including Shakespeare and children’s plays. In 2007, the Borough Hall was reopened as Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, by his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester. The Borough Hall was originally opened on 20 June 1877 and the building once housed Stafford Borough Council.
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Eastgate Street
Stafford
ST16 2LT
Tel: 01785 619080
Where to park?
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre is in the heart of Stafford, just seconds from the main shopping centre and central tourist attractions. It is less than 10 minutes drive from Junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 and can be found by following the theatre mask symbols on routes into the town centre. There are ample parking facilities a short walk away from the theatre and cycle racks are available outside the building.
About Birmingham Stage Company (BSC)
The Birmingham Stage Company is celebrating its twenty-sixth anniversary with this national tour of Horrible Histories. Founded by Actor/Manager Neal Foster, the MSC has staged over eighty productions in the UK and throughout the world, including Skellig in New York, Barmy Britain in the Sydney Opera House and George’s Marvellous Medicine in India. The BSC works with Britain’s most important living writers, bringing their riveting stories to the state. Adaptations include Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, The Firework-Maker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman, David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny and Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories.
You may also want to read this:
That Will Be The Day, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre Review
Gandeys Circus comes to Newcastle-under-Lyme
Review: Horrible Histories & Awful Egyptians Live on Stage
Photos by: The Stafford Gatehouse Theatre / Mark Douet
