Horrible and Not So Horrible History Fun Weekend

Family

Overview

22 - 23 Sept 2023
4pm to 7pm (22nd) and 12pm to 5pm (23rd)

FREE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Join for a fun filled weekend as we continue to celebrate our 50th birthday year and the return of our friends from the Horrible Histories stage show. Our not so horrible weekend makes history fun!

Did you know? The Sherman was the first theatre to stage an adaptation of the much-loved Horrible Histories books

Activities for ages 5 – 14 include:
– Have your face painted like a Celt and wear your woad with pride
– Go on a behind the scenes tour of the Sherman
– Decorate a Tudor Crown
– Craft a Victorian Cameo Silhouette
– Enter our photo booth and take a historical selfie using a selection of costumes from our wardrobe, or come dressed up as your own favourite Barmy Briton and win a prize!
– Colour in the Bayeux Tapestry

Simply turn up on the day to enjoy the activities. The only activity you need to book in advance is the Behind the scenes family tour. Tickets for the Horrible Histories show can be booked separately but you don’t need a ticket for the show to enjoy the activities.

We expect demand to be high for these activities, therefore please plan to arrive as early as possible if you wish to take part. Workshop places are subject to availablity.

Activity schedule:

Friday 22 September, 4pm to 7pm
• Celtic Face Painting
• Historical Photo Booth
• Best Dressed Barmy Briton
• Colour in the Bayeux Tapestry

Saturday 23 September 12pm to 5pm (*12-2pm & 3-5pm only)
• Behind the scenes family tours (places must be booked in advance, no unaccompanied children, minimum of one child per party, tours last no more than 30 mins)
Book for the tour at 12.15pm
Book for the tour at 1pm
Book for the tour at 3.15pm
Book for the tour at 4pm
• Celtic Face Painting*
• Historical Photo Booth*
• Best Dressed Barmy Briton
• Colour in the Bayeux Tapestry
• Decorate a Tudor Crown
• Craft a miniature Victorian Cameo silhouette

Prizes available for the Best Dressed Barmy Briton and Bayeux Tapestry colouring-in.

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