If your kids can sing every word of the Charles II song, this is the show you've been waiting for. Horrible Histories: The Concert arrives at Glasgow's Theatre Royal this Friday to Sunday (March 20–22), bringing the beloved TV series to life — and death — on stage for the very first time.

What to Expect

This isn't a whisper-quiet history lesson. Expect a full-blown concert experience packed with the catchiest songs from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC series. Henry VIII, Queen Victoria, Boudica, Cleopatra, Dick Turpin — they're all here, brought to life by a cast of actors backed by a live band.

The premise? William Shakespeare has been asked to create the greatest show on earth. Naturally, things go wrong almost immediately when monstrous monarchs start causing chaos and Death himself turns up. It's two hours of songs, sketches and gloriously gross historical facts, with an interval to grab an ice cream.

The Cast

Five actors from the TV series take the stage: Richard David-Caine, Harrie Hayes, Inel Tomlinson, Ethan Lawrence and Verona Rose. The live band is led by Richie Webb, the composer behind the show's unforgettable songs. The concert is presented by the Birmingham Stage Company and Lion Television.

The Practical Bits

Where: Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow
When: Friday 20 – Sunday 22 March 2026
Show times:

  • Friday: 10:30am & 6:30pm
  • Saturday: 2:30pm & 6:30pm
  • Sunday: 3:00pm

Duration: Approximately 2 hours (with interval)
Age suitability: Ages 5 and up — though as one reviewer put it, "ages 4 to 11 all loved it, and even the staff were seen joining in"
Tickets: From £13.50, available through ATG Tickets

Should You Go?

If you're looking for something to do with the kids over the school holidays, this is a brilliant shout. It's educational without being boring, loud without being overwhelming, and funny enough that the grown-ups will enjoy it just as much. The songs are genuinely catchy — fair warning, you'll be humming the Monarchs Song for days.

From £13.50 is terrific value for a two-hour live show with five performances to choose from. Book through ATG Tickets or check availability on the Theatre Royal Glasgow website.