THEATRE FOR THE FAMILY IN LONDON THIS SUMMER
Gather the family and head out on a trip to London this summer. See the sights, make memories and perhaps check out some awesome kids theatre? Check out our pick below.
BRAINIAC LIVE! / 30 July – 24 Aug @ Marylebone Theatre, London
Science’s greatest and most volatile live show is set to explode young (and old) minds when Brainiac Live! returns to London for the first time in five years. Taking you on a heady ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful, watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science in a limited 4 week run at the Marylebone Theatre. More mischievous than ever before, Brainiac Live! will thrill audiences with a great range of experiments and demonstrations – think exploding dustbins, supercharged spinning chairs and live daredevil stunts, basically all those things that you’re not allowed to do at home or school!
Based on the popular ITV show, since 2008 Brainiac Live! has played to packed houses across the UK, headlining top science festivals as well entertaining and educating hundreds of thousands of children and their families across the globe.
For more information, visit brainiaclive.com
Horrible Histories Live On Stage: TERRIBLE TUDORS / 25 July – 1 Sept @ Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue
Building upon two horribly successful summer runs, Birmingham Stage Company have announced the return of Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors for their third year at the West End’s Apollo Theatre. Audiences will be taken on a whistle stop tour full of the gruesome details about the Tudor dynasty, from the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth. Find out the fate of Henry’s wives and his punch up with the Pope – meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed! Hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing, Terrible Tudors when the production opens on the 25th July and plays until the 1st September.
Horrible Histories shows are recommended for ages 5 to 105 (106 year olds may not like them!)
For more information, visit birmninghamstage.com
TERRIBLE THAMES – The Horrible Histories Wicked Boat Tour / 13 July – 1 Sept @ Sailings from Tour Bridge Quay, London E1W
After an incredible hat-trick entertaining and educating up and down the Thames, London’s favourite hilariously historical tourist attraction is back for its FOURTH summer! Whether ye be a seasoned sailor or a landlubber, there’s something for everyone aboard the TERRIBLE THAMES. A uniquely exhilarating boat tour from the Horrible Histories team, it’s the history of the Thames with the nasty bits left in!
Departing from Tower Bridge Quay (beside the Tower of London), the journey incorporates immersive theatre as it delivers its unique take on London, thrilling both children and adults alike. Since 2021 the seafaring spectacle has welcomed over a quarter of a millionexplorers aboard. So, grab your first mate, hoist the anchor, and join us for a voyage through time to learn all about the murky waters of our greatest river, where every bend holds tales of treachery, tyranny and triumph!
Horrible Histories TERRIBLE THAMES is filled with facts that will make you shiver your timbers, with sea shanties to sing along with!
For more information, visit terriblethames.com
David Walliams’ AWFUL AUNTIE / Touring the UK until 10 Nov
The bestselling children’s author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of the family adventure AWFUL AUNTIE. This is their latest collaboration in a series of shows which includes the Oliver Award-nominated Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy.
When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, she has no idea her life is in danger! When Stella wakes up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell her what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!
For more information, visit birminghamstage.com
