HILLSBOROUGH Castle and Gardens plays host to a live stage production from Horrible Histories this summer, offering fans young and old the chance to and travel back in time to the world of the Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians.
The outdoor show, presented by The Birmingham Stage Company promises to uncover centuries of grisly history and is the perfect tonic for families with a thirst for all things awful and amusing.
It’s 1714 and Queen Anne, the last of the Stuarts has just died – now who’s going to succeed her? Why the gorgeous Georgians of course. Join in the Hanover Handover from King George I, all the way to the II, III and IV. Help cure mad King George III and meet other well-known characters from English history, including the Duke of Wellington who wants to give someone the boot.
Once you’ve had your fill of the Georgians, fast forward to the Victorian era as sewage fills the streets of Soho in London. Put your wits to the test as you try to solve a deadly outbreak of cholera with Dr John Snow and discover what happened when Florence Nightingale faced the gruesome hospital conditions of the Crimean War – where it’s 50 men to every toilet.
This show is ideal for families with children aged seven to 14. Running twice a day, performances last for one hour and visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket and soak up the festival atmosphere with a dedicated food pop-up serving tasty grub including salads sourced from Hillsborough Castle’s very own Georgian Walled Garden.
:: Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians Live On Stage, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, August 10-14. Horrible Histories is included in gardens admission tickets; visit Hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle
