Watch out Bath, Horrible Histories is bringing the Terrible Tudors to the Theatre Royal prior to a West End season
Henry VIII along with his many wives and Queen Elizabeth I are bound for Bath in Horrible Histories hilarious hit show, Terrible Tudors. Calling at the Theatre Royal at the start of the summer holidays, for six performances from Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd July, the show visits Bath directly prior to a West End season at the Garrick Theatre.
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 they launch their attack. These are just some of the fascinating true stories audiences will discover in this splendiferously funny, hour-long show. It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
Two actors, Emma Swan and Jack Ballard, play multiple historical roles, in this gag-filled gallop through one of the most famous and bloody eras of British history.
Terrible Tudors is written by Terry Deary and Neal Foster from Deary’s best-selling Horrible Histories books. Terry Deary is the world’s bestselling non-fiction author for children and one of the most popular children’s authors in the UK. He has written 200 books which have been translated into 42 different languages. His 50 Horrible Histories titles have sold over 35 million copies worldwide from China to Brazil.
Perfect entertainment for audiences aged from 5 to 105, this fantastic show will delight all ages with its hysterical historical journey through the terrifically terrible Tudors.
Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors appears at the Theatre Royal Bath fromThursday 20th to Saturday 22nd July. To book tickets contact the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 or visit www.theatreroyal.org.uk