13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Horrible Histories live concert coming to Glasgow in March
To celebrate the show's 20th year, Birmingham Stage Company has teamed up with Lion Television to produce a special concert event.
Horrible Histories – The Concert will be performed live at Glasgow's Theatre Royal on March 20 and 21 as part of a UK-wide tour.
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The show will mark the first time songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning BBC TV series will appear on stage in a unique production.
Written by Ben Ward and Claire Wetton, and directed by Neal Foster, the show will be led by Richie Webb, the Horrible Histories song master, who has written all the songs from the hit TV series.
The production is set to follow William Shakespeare as he attempts to create the greatest show on earth, only to be interrupted by a cast of notorious characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria, and Boudica.
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It will feature a live band performing songs from the popular TV series including guest appearances from Charles II, Dick Turpin, and a band of Vikings.
Casting details for the show are expected to be announced soon.
Horrible Histories – The Concert is recommended for ages five to 105, with tickets for the Glasgow performances to go on general sale from July 11, while the ATG+ presale takes place on July 9.
For more information about the show and to book tickets, visit the Birmingham Stage Company website.
