HUNDREDS of excited schoolchildren gathered at Trowbridge Civic Centre on Wednesday (July 15) for the world premier of the new Horrible Histories Barmy Britain show.
The show, which is part three of Barmy Britain, was put on for pupils from local schools on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week, ahead of four performances for the general public tomorrow and Sunday.
It is being put on by The Birmingham Stage Company, which was founded by actor and manager Neal Foster in 1992, with Barmy Britain parts one and two a major sell-out success on the West End.
The new show includes a special scene to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, with Trowbridge’s Henry de Bohun one of 25 barons elected to ensure King John honoured the charter.
Hayley Bell, Trowbridge Town Council’s leisure services manager, said: “It is fantastic that Trowbridge has managed to attract the Barmy Britain tour to our town, especially in the same year that we are celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.”
The new instalment, which will open in the West End after the premier in Trowbridge, will make Horrible Histories the longest running children's show in West End history.
As well as King John, the show also includes other important historical figures in British history, such as Admiral Nelson and the Duke of Wellington, plus a scene on the Great Fire of London.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here