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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part Five

“A thrill”

ReviewsAug 9, 2021by Theo BosanquetApollo Theatre, London

Morgan Philpott and Neal Foster in Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part Five. Photo: Mark Douet

Birmingham Stage Company’s fifth instalment of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain is a thrill for parents and children alike

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Theo is a freelance writer and editor. Formerly editor of WhatsOnStage, he has written for a range of publications including the Guardian, Time Out, The Stage and Time magazine.

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