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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- 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. Read more: Coronation Street star to star in stage adaptation of iconic 90s thriller 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. Read more: Critically acclaimed Broadway & West End production coming to Glasgow 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.
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Concert: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the live show in 2026
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The ever entertaining Horrible Histories Live on Stage celebrates 20 years by hitting the road in 2026 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Horrible Histories Live on Stage are hitting the road in early 2026. Their brand new show is set to celebrate two decades of performances, with what is set to be a very 'unique' theatrical experience. Here's where the new show is touring in the new year and when you can get tickets to attend the events. Horrible Histories Live on Stage celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and to commemorate two decades of theatrical fun are set for a brand new live show in 2026. Set to tour the UK from January, this unique theatrical experience is penned by the original TV series' writers, Ben Ward and Claire Wetton, ensuring the authentic Horrible Histories humour and historical mayhem. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Guiding the show on stage will be none other than Richie Webb, the mastermind behind all the smash-hit songs from the television show, taking the lead as the Horrible Histories song master. The concert plunges audiences into a hilarious predicament when William Shakespeare is tasked with creating the "greatest show on earth." A formidable challenge even for the Bard, things quickly spiral out of control with chaotic interference from monstrous monarchs like Henry VIII, Queen Victoria, and Boudica. The antics escalate further with the appearance of Death, as historical figures Napoleon and Cleopatra also vie for power, alongside the ever-present Loo Man! Promising an evening of sensational TV songs performed by a live band, the show will also feature special guest appearances from familiar faces like Charles II and Dick Turpin, not to mention a boisterous crew of Vikings. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where is Horrible Histories - The Concert touring in 2026? The award-winning Horrible Histories Live on Stage have announced a 20th anniversary celebration tour set to take place from January 2026. | Provided You can catch the all-new production in the new year when it tours the following locations on the following dates: January 23 2026: Hippodrome, Darlington January 24 2026: Hippodrome, Darlington January 30 2026: Beacon, Bristol January 31 2026: Beacon, Bristol February 1 2026: Millennium Centre, Cardiff February 6 2026: Opera House, Manchester February 7 2026: Opera House, Manchester February 13 2026: Empire, Liverpool February 14 2026: Empire, Liverpool February 17 2026: Royal Festival Hall, London February 20 2026: Alexandra, Birmingham February 21 2026: Alexandra, Birmingham February 27 2026: Milton Keynes Theatre February 28 2026: Milton Keynes Theatre March 1 2026: Corn Exchange, Cambridge March 8 2026: City Hall, Sheffield March 13 2026: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh March 14 2026: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh March 15 2026: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh March 20 2026: Theatre Royal, Glasgow March 21 2026: Theatre Royal, Glasgow March 29 2026: Concert Hall, Nottingham April 2 2026: Mayflower, Southampton April 3 2026: Mayflower, Southampton April 4 2026: Mayflower, Southampton April 6 2026: Barbican, York April 7 2026: Barbican, York April 9 2026: Concert Hall, Brighton April 10 2026: Concert Hall, Brighton April 17 2026: Empire, Sunderland April 18 2026: Empire, Sunderland When can I get tickets to Horrible Histories - The Concert? General ticket sales for Horrible Histories - The Concert will be available from 9am BST on July 9 2025 through both Birmingham Stage or Ticketmaster UK. Will you be going to see the new production, or have you been to one of the live Horrible Histories show before? Let us know your thoughts on this recent tour announcement by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Concert: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the live show in 2026
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The ever entertaining Horrible Histories Live on Stage celebrates 20 years by hitting the road in 2026 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Horrible Histories Live on Stage are hitting the road in early 2026. Their brand new show is set to celebrate two decades of performances, with what is set to be a very 'unique' theatrical experience. Here's where the new show is touring in the new year and when you can get tickets to attend the events. Horrible Histories Live on Stage celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and to commemorate two decades of theatrical fun are set for a brand new live show in 2026. Set to tour the UK from January, this unique theatrical experience is penned by the original TV series' writers, Ben Ward and Claire Wetton, ensuring the authentic Horrible Histories humour and historical mayhem. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Guiding the show on stage will be none other than Richie Webb, the mastermind behind all the smash-hit songs from the television show, taking the lead as the Horrible Histories song master. The concert plunges audiences into a hilarious predicament when William Shakespeare is tasked with creating the "greatest show on earth." A formidable challenge even for the Bard, things quickly spiral out of control with chaotic interference from monstrous monarchs like Henry VIII, Queen Victoria, and Boudica. The antics escalate further with the appearance of Death, as historical figures Napoleon and Cleopatra also vie for power, alongside the ever-present Loo Man! Promising an evening of sensational TV songs performed by a live band, the show will also feature special guest appearances from familiar faces like Charles II and Dick Turpin, not to mention a boisterous crew of Vikings. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where is Horrible Histories - The Concert touring in 2026? The award-winning Horrible Histories Live on Stage have announced a 20th anniversary celebration tour set to take place from January 2026. | Provided You can catch the all-new production in the new year when it tours the following locations on the following dates: January 23 2026: Hippodrome, Darlington January 24 2026: Hippodrome, Darlington January 30 2026: Beacon, Bristol January 31 2026: Beacon, Bristol February 1 2026: Millennium Centre, Cardiff February 6 2026: Opera House, Manchester February 7 2026: Opera House, Manchester February 13 2026: Empire, Liverpool February 14 2026: Empire, Liverpool February 17 2026: Royal Festival Hall, London February 20 2026: Alexandra, Birmingham February 21 2026: Alexandra, Birmingham February 27 2026: Milton Keynes Theatre February 28 2026: Milton Keynes Theatre March 1 2026: Corn Exchange, Cambridge March 8 2026: City Hall, Sheffield March 13 2026: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh March 14 2026: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh March 15 2026: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh March 20 2026: Theatre Royal, Glasgow March 21 2026: Theatre Royal, Glasgow March 29 2026: Concert Hall, Nottingham April 2 2026: Mayflower, Southampton April 3 2026: Mayflower, Southampton April 4 2026: Mayflower, Southampton April 6 2026: Barbican, York April 7 2026: Barbican, York April 9 2026: Concert Hall, Brighton April 10 2026: Concert Hall, Brighton April 17 2026: Empire, Sunderland April 18 2026: Empire, Sunderland When can I get tickets to Horrible Histories - The Concert? General ticket sales for Horrible Histories - The Concert will be available from 9am BST on July 9 2025 through both Birmingham Stage or Ticketmaster UK.
