Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
15 July to 18 July
About Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is, everyone is dead!
So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage!
Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!
Awful Egyptians: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife?
It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in!
Watch the trailer
What the critics say
“The auditorium seems fit to combust spontaneously in an explosion of joy and excitement!” ★★★★★
The Times
“Wholly accessible, educating, entertaining and enjoyable, Horrible Histories live on stage is a tour de force!” ★★★★
BBC
Reviews
“Both shows are incredibly lively, fun and genuinely educational. I loved it and you’d surely love it too!”
Manchester Evening News
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Dates & times:
- Wednesday 15 July at 1.30pm
- Thursday 16 July at 6.30pm
- Saturday 18 July at 6.30pm
Running time:
2 hours, including an interval
Location:
Main Auditorium
Age guidance:
6+
About Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
The Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series, which brings unique events to various locations across the county.
The theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15,000 individuals annually, offering an extensive range of activities, including post-show discussions, workshops, work experience opportunities, holiday programs, a youth theatre, and a company for young performers.
Oxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages, within its community and online.
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