Following an exciting announcement earlier this year, Birmingham Stage Company and Lion Television are delighted to present Horrible Histories – The Concert at 
Milton Keynes Theatre as part of a UK tour.
For the first time ever, Horrible Histories Live (and Dead!) on Stage will combine the much-loved TV songs with the stars of the hugely popular CBBC series – a unique pairing never before seen on tour.
Leading the music is Richie Webb, the award-winning composer behind every unforgettable Horrible Histories TV song. From the iconic ‘The Monarchs' Song’ to the riotous anthems that have become fan favourite's, Richie joins the cast as Musical Director, bringing his extraordinary back catalogue to the stage with a live band.
Sharing the spotlight are some of the most recognisable current faces from the multi BAFTA-winning Horrible Histories and its spin-off Horrible Science:
- Richard David-Caine, one of the show’s longest-serving performers, also known for Class Dismissed and CBeebies’ Swashbuckle.
- Harrie Hayes, who has portrayed some of history’s most iconic royals, from Elizabeth I to Marie Antoinette.
- Inel Tomlinson, a core cast member of both shows, from Histories’ Rameses to Science’s Big Danny.
- Ethan Lawrence, a Horrible Histories favourite and star of Ricky Gervais’ global Netflix hit After Life.
- Verona Rose, a regular on Horrible Histories and a writer-performer on Top Boy, Fully Blown and more, as well as host of ITV2’s Secret Crush.
Joining them are two stalwarts of the 20-year stage phenomenon Horrible Histories Live on Stage:
- Alison Fitzjohn, an original cast member who has toured the world with Birmingham Stage Company.
- Neal Foster, the company’s Actor/Manager and the creative force behind all Horrible Histories stage shows since 2005.
Together, this exceptional company brings together the very best of the smash-hit TV series and the much-loved stage productions, promising a truly unforgettable experience for fans.
When William Shakespeare is challenged to create the greatest show on earth, he knows it won’t be easy – but he has no idea just how much trouble he’ll face from monstrous monarchs like King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. Chaos ensues when Death appears, followed by Boudica and Cleopatra plotting a takeover. Can things possibly get worse? Of course they can!
With a live band led by Richie Webb performing his much-loved TV songs, guest appearances from Charles II, Dick Turpin and a gang of Vikings crashing through the stage door, Horrible Histories – The Concert promises a truly Horrible night out. Bring your singing voices for a show that brings history to life like never before.
Horrible Histories – The Concert is written by Ben Ward & Claire Wetton, with songs and music by Richie Webb, directed by Neal Foster, designed by Jackie Trousdale, with lighting by Jason Taylor, sound by Nick Sagar and choreography by Lucie Pankhurst. Executive Producers are Richard Bradley and Simon Welton for Lion Television, an All3Media company.
Horrible Histories shows are recommended for ages 5 to 105 (106-year-olds may not like them!).
Horrible Histories books were first published in 1993 and are written by Terry Deary, illustrated by Martin Brown and published by Scholastic.
