Photo of a performer dressed as Queen Elizabeth I stood between two duelling courtiers.
Photo by Mark Douet
Photo of a performer in Tudor dress singing atop a wooden carriage, while two others brandish an axe and sword behind his back.
Photo by Mark Douet
Photo of a performer in Tudor dress prone on a wooden carriage, mouth agape, while two others terrorise her with a toy spider and skull.
Photo by Mark Douet

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

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

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!

From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

It’s history with the nasty bits left in!


Terrible Tudors is a full length show. Please book Awful Egyptians if you would like to see the Egyptians.


BSL-interpreted performance: Sat 31 May, 2pm – interpretation by Daryl McMullan, provided by The Inclusivity Group.

Age 5+

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