The popular Horrible Histories stage series is set to visit Brighton with a pair of productions.
The Theatre Royal will host performances of Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians during the final weekend of October.
Audience members will encounter an array of historical characters enhanced by three-dimensional theatrical effects.
Both productions present historical information in an accessible format suitable for various age groups.
Parents and children may select individual performances or attend both shows.
The first production guides viewers through England’s royal dynasty, exploring the reigns of the Tudor period.
The performance encompasses the stories of multiple Henrys and continues through to the Elizabethan era.
Scenes include references to the notorious fate of Henry VIII’s wives and the conflict with the Spanish fleet.
The companion production takes audiences along the banks of the Nile, tracing the development of ancient Egyptian civilisation.
The show examines the age of the pharaohs alongside the construction of the pyramids.
Characters include Ramesses the Great and depict the elaborate burial practices associated with Egyptian mummification.
Performance details for both shows have been confirmed across the three-day run.
The Tudor-themed production is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
The Egyptian-themed show will be performed on Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.
Full booking information is available through the venue’s official ticket platform.