Do you and your family really know what happened in the two World Wars? These are the horrible bits of history your teacher never tells you… Book your tickets now for the amazing and educational Horrible Histories from Birmingham Stage Company with the Frightful First World War and the Woeful Second World War live on stage at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool from Tuesday 3rd March to Saturday 7th March.
Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this thrilling new adaptation of Terry Deary’s famous books make historical figures and events from the two World Wars come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!
Discover how wars make people tell lies, how the enemies in the trenches stopped fighting to play friendly football matches and how the war brought foul food and worse water. Find out how soldiers dealt with fierce flies, loathsome lice, gruesome gas, sickness and sores. And see how war affects everyone from peace-loving protestors to suffering soldiers and civilians.
Frightful First World War
Experience the front line of the worst war ever. Relive the terror of the trenches and deal with dreadful new weapons. Join the soldiers as they go over the top and prepare yourself for battle!
Woeful Second World War
From the brutal Blitz to the soggy shelters, join young Alf and Sally as they are evacuated to darkest Wales where they deal with rotten rations, scary schools and new parents. But the bombers are on their way so be sure to take cover!
The marvellously macabre Horrible Histories is back at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with the Frightful First World War and the Woeful Second World War from Tuesday 3rd March to Saturday 7th March.
Frightful First World War: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 10.30am, Thursday at 1.30pm, Friday at 10.30am, Saturday at 7pm
Woeful Second World War: Wednesday at 1.30pm, Thursday at 10.30am, Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2.30pm -- www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
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