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Live on stage - Horrible Histories at the New Theatre, Cardiff |
Fans of Terry Deary’s best-selling Horrible Histories books are in for a treat when the Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians come to the New Theatre, Cardiff from Tuesday 27 November – Saturday 1 December. Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill young theatregoers as historical figures and events come alive on stage. Terrible Tudors From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience! Vile Victorians What exactly did a baby farmer do? Can you escape the misery of the mines or the filth of the factories? Do your best to dodge the rotten railway and prepare for the Charge of the Light Brigade! Lucky ticket holders coming to see the Horrible Histories at the New Theatre, Cardiff on Saturday 1 December are in for a treat as the writer of these hugely popular books, Terry Deary, will make a special appearance. Deary will meet and greet fans and sign their merchandise after the 10.30am performance of Terrible Tudors and the 2.00pm performance of Vile Victorians. Terry Deary is the author of 190 books which are sold in 40 different languages - even Chinese! Horrible Histories have sold more than 20 million books world wide. In 2009 CBBC Television launched a major television series of his Horrible Histories which has gone on to win several Children's BAFTA awards. In February 2011 the TV series won a British Comedy Award for best sketch show - the first children's show ever to win a Comedy Award. The same month Terry Deary became the 10th most-borrowed author in British libraries. Horrible Histories is at the New Theatre from Tuesday 27 November– Saturday 1 December. Tickets are on sale now with prices from £9.00 to £19.00. Suggested age 6+. For further details about the show or to book tickets* visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call the Box Office on (029) 2087 8889. All tickets subject to a 50p Seating Improvement Contribution and online sales carry a small additional transaction charge Horrible Histories New Theatre, Cardiff Tuesday 27 November – Saturday 1 December Terrible Tudors: Tuesday 7.00pm, Wednesday 10.30am, Thursday 7.00pm, Friday 10.30am, Saturday 10.30am & 7.00pm Vile Victorians: Wednesday 1.30pm, Thursday 10.30am, Friday 7.00pm, Saturday 2.00pm Tickets: £9.00 - £19.00 Box Office: 029 2087 8889 Book Online: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk |
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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