Look out Eastbourne – The Romans are coming, and so are the Vikings, the Saxons, oh and the Greeks! Two brand new Horrible Histories shows are heading to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne from Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th February to, once again, bring history to life in funny, fascinating ways.
Thousands of years after the Ruthless Romans, Savage Saxons and Vicious Vikings stormed ashore on the coast of Britain and the Gruesome Greeks competed in the first ever Olympic Games, you can relive those horribly exciting times by taking your family to see Birmingham Stage Company’s brand new Horrible Histories stage shows.
Designed to both entertain and educate audiences from ages 5 to 105, these new Horrible Histories shows, Incredible Invaders and Groovy Greeks, use actors and special 3D Bogglevision special effects to bring history to wonderful, fascinating gory life!
In Incredible Invaders, the Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain. Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall and witness the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Can you stop King Alfred burning his buns? Discover who’s at Sutton Hoo and survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience. It’s a thousand year journey with Incredible Invaders!
While Groovy Greeks takes us from savage Sparta to angry Athens to discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians. Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus. Hold on tight as you gatecrash the gruesome and Groovy Greeks!
It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Writer and Director Neal Foster said “I had a hugely exciting time bringing the Groovy Greeks to life in Horrible Histories style and loved shining the spotlight on Celtic, Roman, Saxon and Viking life in Incredible Invaders. Both shows feature special amazing 3D effects that provide a spectacular way for both children and adults to enter these extraordinary historical periods”
Groovy Greeks appears on Wed at 10.30am, Thurs at 7pm, Fri at 10.30am and Sat at 7pm with Incredible Invaders on Wed at 1.30pm, Thurs at 10.30am, Fri at 7pm and Sat at 2.30pm. Tickets priced at £16 with concessions, including school group discounts are available and 20% discount when booking both shows! To book or for more information call the box office on 01323 412000 or go online at www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.