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Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians

Rose Theatre, Kingston, London

Live on Stage at Rose Theatre, Kingston, London!

29 October - 2 November

Suitable for 5-100 years

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We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!

Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Does the Duke of Wellington get the boot? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Can you help detectives find the headless man? Dare you dance the Tyburn jig? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale?

Find out what a baby farmer did and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria! Don’t miss this horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!

★ ★ ★ ★ 'Horrible Histories are the best thing to have happened to children’s history ever. The superb actors delight, inform and entertain to make history hilarious!'- LondonTheatre1

★ ★ ★ ★ 'Truly entertaining and humorous with fantastic performances. What a fabulous and quirky way to take us through British history!' - The Artiscape

★ ★ ★ ★'This hilarious and silly show captures the spirit of the Horrible Histories books perfectly with plenty for adults and children to enjoy. It never talks down to the children - it's immensely entertaining, educational and brings sheer joy!" - LoveLondonLoveCulture

LittleBird Top Tip

Treat yourself to a delicious treat and the best coffee in Kingston at the Rose Bar & Café!  Open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and during performances.

Dates and Prices 29 October - 11.00 AM 
29 October - 2.00 PM 
30 October - 11.00 AM
30 October - 2.00 PM
31 October - 11.00 AM 
31 October - 2.00 PM
1 November - 11.00 AM
1 November - 2.00 PM
2 November - 11.00 AM
2 November - 2.00 PM

Tickets from £21.50 (inc. £1.50 cmsn)

A restoration levy of £1.50 is added to each ticket in your booking; this additional charge supports our facilities and operations. Restoration levies are waived on tickets purchased by Rose Circle and Friends, Family, and 30 & Under members. (Levy will show as cmsn in the customer journey if applicable). This does not apply to events, hires or Rose Participate productions or courses.
Need to Know Running time: 65mins (no interval)
Age guidance: 5+

Box Office Number:
020 8174 0090
12pm- 4pm, Monday to Saturday
On days with a show playing, the box office will remain open up to 30 minutes following the start of the performance.

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Plan your Visit

What makes Rose Theatre, Kingston, London family friendly

Disabled toilets
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

Address and Contact Info

Rose Theatre, Kingston, London
24-26 High Street
Kingston, London
KT1 1HL

0208 174 0090
Nearest Station: Richmond
Nearest Park: Eagle Brewery Wharf
from £21.50