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Horrible Histories proudly presents its wicked river tour of the Terrible Thames!

After three terrific years, we’re back and sailing again in 2024! So climb aboard and prepare to hear the horrible history of the most famous river in the world!

Tremble in terror at the Tower! Sizzle at the Savoy! Give Cleopatra the needle! Be washed away at Westminster! Lose yourself in Lambeth! Get gobsmacked by the Globe! Hold onto your head at London Bridge and escape from Execution Dock!

Take a dive with Horrible Histories into the stories of King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Julius Caesar, Queen Boudicca, Jack the Ripper and Captain Kidd, in this history of the Thames with the nasty bits left in!

Ticket information

Ticket information and how to book.

STANDARD TICKETS

Adult – £25.00 Child (Ages 3 – 15)* – £15.00 Senior (65+) – £20.00

FAMILY TICKETS

2 adults, 2 children – £70.00 1 adult, 3 children – £60.00

To book family tickets , please enter the desired amount of tickets on our ticketing page and the discount will be applied at checkout.

*Under 3’s do not need a ticket but will need to be sat on the lap of a parent / guardian.

SCHOOL GROUPS 10+ Tickets – £12.50 per child and 1 teacher goes free for every 10 children.

We are running tours on selected weekdays this year specifically for school groups, please see the calendar for more information. If you are looking to bring a large group it may be possible to add in extra tour time / day , please email [email protected] to enquire.

To book a school group please email [email protected]

GROUPS 10+ Adult – £23.00 | Child – £13.00 Groups sized 10 – 30 can book online and the groups discount will automatically be applied to your tickets when you purchase them. You can also book directly with the team at [email protected]

ACCESS Birmingham Stage Company and Woods Silver Fleet are dedicated to improving the accessibility for all visitors to this new experience and ask that any assisted wheelchair access that is required is booked in advance.

Customers with Access requirements will be able to purchase a full price ticket for any cruise, subject to availability. One additional carer/companion ticket will be made available free of charge for those who are members of the KX Tickets Access Scheme or hold an Access Card, please visit https://www.kxtickets.com/access for more information

Please visit our FAQs where we have more information and for all access bookings please email [email protected]

For our full and detailed information document on accessibility for our tour please CLICK HERE

PRIVATE HIRES For Private Hires, please email [email protected]

Terrible Thames will run during the school holidays and on selected weekdays for school groups. The tours run between 9.45 and 15.45 but vary on different days, so please see our ticketing page for the full schedule.

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Plan Your Visit

Tower Bridge Quay

Previously st. katharine's pier - next to tower bridge.

Tower Bridge Quay is situated on the north bank of the Thames, on the east side of Tower Bridge , and immediately in front of the Tower Hotel. The pier is approx. 10 minutes walk from Tower Hill Underground station. Our postcode is E1W 1LD.

DO NOT GO TO TOWER BRIDGE PIER!

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Nearest station Tower Hill

Bus routes – 15, 100, what the people say.

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The BEST THING we did on our recent trip to London. Can't recommend HIGHLY enough!

Andrew Hawksworth

No better way to see and hear about London. EXTREMELY entertaining. Highly recommend.

A BRILLIANT ride along the Thames. One for the MUST DO list for London.

Hayley Clark

10/10, SUPERB, ENTERTAINING, FUNNY, GRUESOME and had some of the best facts of the river entwined in the story. The parents were as enthralled as the kids.

Absolutely BRILLIANT! The highlight of my children's trip to London.

Laura Madden

Terrible Thames has to be one of the greatest things we’ve done in #TeamHarris. What an AWESOME adventure!

Sean Harris

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. As soon as we had finished my kids wanted to do it AGAIN!

JOANNE GLENNERSTER

I can honestly say I have never been so impressed with any other family experience - it was perfect!

PHILIP ALSTON

Our FAVOURITE day trip of the year!

This was BRILLIANT. Ages 5 – 75 in our group and everyone LOVED it! We haven’t stopped talking about it.

REBECCA BISHOP

The best Thames trip we have done – FANTASTIC for adults and kids!

Magnificent to see just how thrillingly history can be brought alive! 10 out of 10!

NEIL EDWARDS

What the press say!

‘A rip-roaring, riotous sightseeing tour kids and adults will never forget!’

‘A fun, enjoyable, spirited alternative to more po-faced London tourism – may it sail on and on!’

'Smart, witty and enthralling, Terrible Thames is totally terrific family entertainment!'

LondonTheatre1

'It creates a joyous ride that has everybody floating with happiness!'

All That Dazzles

‘A wonderful and entertaining trip - immersive theatre at its best. It cannot fail to surprise and delight!’

GLOBAL MOUSE TRAVELS

‘It was clear that as everyone disembarked, they were exhilarated!’

LONDONTOPIA

‘A terribly good London adventure for families – it appeals to the kiddos on every level’

LONDON FOR KIDS

'It’s fantastic - a unique take on the standard sightseeing tour and a great way for the whole family to explore London together. I’d definitely say it’s one of the best things to do in London with kids.'

GLOBE TROTTING

‘We disembarked from the boat on a real high, going over everything we’d learnt’

‘My kids were thoroughly entertained and begged to go on the tour again!’

THEATRE BUBBLE

‘A unique take on London to thrill both children and adults alike!’

SOUTHEND THEATRE SCENE

'This is nothing like your usual boat tour - a great whistlestop tour filled with unusual facts and stories you won’t get anywhere else! We loved it!'

CARDIFF MUMMY

Horrible Histories – Terrible Thames Tour is a new venture from award-winning theatre producers Birmingham Stage Company and Woods’ Silver Fleet, a family-run company of Thames Watermen since 1866.

Together they are bringing together their extensive experience of performance and river sightseeing tours to create an experience like no other.

Producers – Birmingham Stage Company and Woods Silver Fleet

Writers – Terry Deary and Neal Foster

Director – Neal Foster

Design – Jackie Trousdale

Music – Matthew Scott

Sound – Nick Sagar

Choreography – Kenn Oldfield

Boat design, management and crewing – Woods’ Silver Fleet

Production Manager – Adrian Littlejohns

Marketing, Advertising and Social Media  – Natalie Yalden and Rona Kelly for Tandem Marketing Worldwide

Press Relations – Chuff Media

Sales and Ticketing Director – Tommy Luck Consulting

Concept Design – Feast Creative

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I have a question and need to speak to customer service

Please email our customer service team on [email protected] or you can visit https://www.kxtickets.com/contact for more information.

If you purchased with another ticket provider please contact their customer service team to assist you.

Will I be dropped off where I boarded?

The tour is a round-trip and you will disembark at Tower Bridge Quay where you joined the trip.

How long is the boat trip?

The boat trip will last 45 minutes.

Are the boats heated/air conditioned?

Our boat has heating within the interior lower deck. It does not have air conditioning as the vessel is not a new build but we have plenty of windows for fresh air.

What if it is raining on the day of our trip?

Our top deck will always be open to customers to enjoy the amazing sights of London. However in the event of rain the performers will carry out the performance on the lower interior deck, which is fully enclosed with windows so you can also enjoy the sights of London on the Terrible Thames Tour.

Does the boat have an open deck area?

Our boat has two decks. The upper deck is fully open-air with wonderful views. The lower interior deck is fully enclosed with windows to enjoy the sights on the Terrible Thames Tour.

What if I miss my tour due to transport issues?

Travelling in London can often be impacted by engineering works, strikes and other incidents on public transport that are out of our control.

Please allow as much time as possible to get to your booked tour time so you are not disappointed.

Are there toilets on board?

Gender neutral toilet facilities are available on the lower deck of the vessel.

Is there a cloakroom on board?

We do not have cloakroom facilities for the Terrible Thames cruise. There is an allocated space to store items such as prams/pushchairs and scooters on the lower deck only. These items are not permitted on the upper deck.

Which pier does the Terrible Thames Tour sail from?

Our scheduled Terrible Thames cruise operates from Tower Bridge Quay (formerly St Katharine Pier) on the north bank of the Thames, east of Tower Bridge (in front of the Tower Hotel. Postcode – E1W 1LD. The pier is approximately 10 minutes walk from Tower Hill Underground Station.

Is there shelter on the pier?

There is no covered shelter on Tower Bridge Quay so please ensure you have appropriate attire to deal with the sometimes unpredictable English weather!

Will I get to see Horrible Histories characters onboard?

The tour is conducted by two actors, but unlike the Horrible Histories stage shows, they do not change into historical characters when telling the stories.

Will the characters be in costume?

You will be meeting two characters on board the boat but unlike the Horrible Histories stage shows, the fast speed of the journey through constantly changing historical periods means the characters do not change into historical costumes

How long in advance should I arrive at the pier?

We have a limited embark and disembark period for each Terrible Thames cruise. You should arrive in good time in order to board the vessel promptly at the time on your ticket. If you are buying tickets on the day, please allow some extra time to purchase.

Is food and drink available to purchase?

We are working on exciting plans to introduce food and drink, so watch this space, but until then you are able to bring your own snacks and drinks onboard.

Where can I park nearby?

The closest car parks near Tower Bridge Quay are City Quay Car Park, E1W 1AE or London Thomas More Square, E1W 1YU. Online booking in advance is recommended. Just Park also has available spaces online in the immediate area of the pier which can be pre-booked online for your desired date.

Is there an age restriction?

All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult on board. Children aged 0-3 go free, if seated on the lap of a parent or guardian. However, please note the tour is best suited for children aged 5 and above.

How long are the queues to board on the day?

We cannot predict passenger numbers for each cruise and length of queues will vary according to how busy each cruise is. However, boarding is swift and our host will be on site to assist whilst you are waiting to board the boat.

Do you check bags?

For security purposes we may from time to time undertake random bag searches or checks. This is done for the security of our passengers, crew and performers.

Are bikes allowed on-board?

We don’t allow bikes on board, although kids’ scooters are permitted and can be stored on the lower deck.

How long is the cruise?

45 enthralling minutes!

I want to bring my dog on board with me - is this possible?

Assistance Dogs are allowed on all Terrible Thames cruises at the Captain’s discretion. We ask you to contact the reservations team to book your ticket in advance. Please see our accessibility statement for more information and inform [email protected]

I lost something on board? Who shall I contact?

If you think you have lost an item of property aboard the vessel, you should notify us via our social media channels. Please provide full descriptive details of your item, details of when and where it was lost, and full contact information so that we can get back in touch. Terrible Thames cannot accept responsibility for any items that may have been lost on board.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions are subject to the provider you have booked your ticket with. If your ticket was purchased via our official website, terms and conditions can be found at https://www.kxtickets.com/terms-conditions

Can I buy my tickets online?

Yes, you can purchase all our ticket types on the Terrible Thames Website www.terriblethames.com

Do you accept all methods of payment?

You can pay online using VISA,  MASTERCARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS.

How do I book a family ticket?

When booking please select 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 1 child and the family discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

What are the ages for your ticket types?

A child ticket is for those aged 3 – 15 years of age.

A senior ticket is for those aged 65 and over.

Please note under 3’s can travel free but must be seated on a parent or guardian’s lap.

What is your refund and exchange policy?

Refund protection can be offered, details of which are here https://www.kxtickets.com/ticket-refund-protection

Can I buy tickets on the day? Do I need to book tickets in advance?

We recommend tickets are bought in advance as ticket availability on the day is not guaranteed. However, it is not compulsory to book Terrible Thames Tour in advance. These can be purchased at our dedicated pier Tower Bridge Quay (Next to Tower Bridge) on the day of travel. We request all groups 10+ are booked in advance with the reservations department prior to travel.

Are there any fees on top of the ticket prices?

We do not charge booking fees but there is a £1.50 transaction fee

Can I pay cash on the day?

We are currently not accepting cash bookings on the day, but you can purchase tickets at Tower Bridge Quay on the day using a debit/credit card.

Are you able to accommodate large groups?

We are able to accommodate public groups up to 120 on our boat.

Groups sized 10 – 30 can book online and the groups discount will automatically be applied to your tickets when you purchase them.

You can also book directly with the team at [email protected]

Can I change the date and time of my booking?

Please ensure that all information is correct at the point of purchase as tickets may not always be able to be changed. For assistance, please email [email protected]

Do I have to print out my ticket?

Passengers have to bring their printed ticket to board the cruise or show their ticket on a mobile device.

How do I get the tickets I booked online?

You will receive a confirmation email with a printable e-ticket attached as a PDF. Additionally, please write down your booking reference number. If you don’t receive the email or have a query about your booking, please contact your point of purchase.

Is it possible to claim a refund?

Tickets are non-refundable after purchase. If you have an extreme circumstance beyond your control, please email our customer service team at [email protected] Please check your refund policy of the company you purchased from.

Are your services wheelchair accessible?

As the Terrible Thames boat is not a new build we cannot offer step free access at present. A wheelchair lift and accessible bathroom facilities are in discussion to be installed. Please view our detailed accessibility information document HERE

What is your policy on assistance dogs?

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‘Horrible Histories’ is on tour with a live show this summer

Here’s the perfect treat for fans of Horrible Histories !

Full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain’s barmy past, Barmy Britain promises to be a great afternoon out for the school holiday.

The hit West End show takes Horrible Histories on tour across the UK this summer.

Watch the trailer here:

“Will you be conquered by William? Will you sink or swim with King Henry I? Go house hunting with Henry VIII! Join the gorgeous Georgians as they take over England! Break into Buckingham Palace and hide from the Queen Victoria! Watch out for the witch of World War Two!”

Check out “history with the nasty bits left in” live on stage in Guildford on Tuesday 22 August , with two performances of Barmy Britain at G Live at 1.30pm and 4.30pm .

Tickets are available to buy now via the official G Live website .

You can take a look at the full list of tour dates here , including shows in Portsmouth, Cambridge, Hastings, Cardiff, and many other places.

UK viewers can binge-watch all 68 episodes of Horrible Histories streaming on BBC iPlayer now .

From the makers of Ghosts and based on the books by Terry Deary , the long-running historical sketch show first aired in 2009, exploring the side of history that they don’t teach you about in school!

There was sad news for Ghosts fans earlier this year , however, when the team announced that the upcoming fifth season will be the show’s last.

Horrible Histories is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video .

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Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors returns to West End this summer

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors will return to London’s West End this summer.

Birmingham Stage Company will present the show at Garrick Theatre from 1 August – 27 September 2023, with previews from 27 July. Tickets are on sale now here

The show will take audiences on a whistle stop tour of the Tudor dynasty, delving into the abominable stories of this frightful family.

Neal Foster, Emma Swan and Jack Ballard make up the cast for the new West End run.

Book Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors tickets here »

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. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack! It’s history with the nasty bits left in!

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors is directed by Neal Foster, designed by Jacqueline Trousdale, with lighting by Jason Taylor, music by Matthew Scott, sound by Nick Sagar, with choreography by Kenn Oldfield.

Actor/Manager of Birmingham Stage Company Neal Foster said: “Our 2022 run of Terrible Tudors was the most successful Horrible Histories season we have had in the West End, so we’re delighted to be back for our twelfth year with our most popular show so far.”

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Discover more about British history in a family-friendly show!

Horrible Histories shows have entertained West End audiences for a decade.. This year, Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors takes over the Garrick Theatre , with performances from 28 July to 3 September. Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors tickets are on sale now.

The two-person cast include Benedict Martin and Emma Swan. Neal Foster directs Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors , a kid-friendly history theatre show which compacts Tudor history into a 60-minute show.

Horrible Histories shows are suitable for children aged 5 and over. Read more about family-friendly West End shows this summer.

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors features design by Jacqueline Trousdale, lighting by Jason Taylor, music by Matthew Scott, sound by Nick Sagar, with choreography by Kenn Oldfield.

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors will run in the daytime. The Garrick Theatre will be home to The Drifters Girl throughout the summer.

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors is at the Garrick Theatre.

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors tickets are on sale now.

Photo credit: Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors cast (Photos courtesy of production)

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Cast of Horrible Histories

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Horrible Histories consists of an ensemble cast of six actors. Each actor has one or more well-known characters. They became a particularly close-knit group both personally and professionally. Eventually, this led them to continue working together after the original Horrible Histories ceased full-time production, creating, writing and starring in the TV series Yonderland , the feature film comedy Bill and, most recently, the BBC comedy Ghosts .

In the 2015 revival series, most of the original cast didn't return, however, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Lawry Lewin, Dominique Moore and Sarah Hadland did return in a limited number of roles. The new cast doesn't have an ensemble cast as such and actors come and go series by series, there are, however, a few core members that have remained through all series.

• 1 Horrible Histories (2009-2013)
• 2.1 Mathew Baynton
• 2.2 Simon Farnaby
• 2.3 Martha Howe-Douglas
• 2.4 Jim Howick
• 2.5 Laurence Rickard
• 2.6 Ben Willbond
• 3.1 Jalaal Hartley
• 3.2 Jessica Ransom
• 3.3 Tom Stourton
• 3.4 Richard David-Caine
• 3.5 Gemma Whelan
• 3.6 James McNicholas
• 3.7 Michael Abubakar
• 3.8 Harrie Hayes
• 3.9 Emily Lloyd-Saini
• 4.1 Sarah Hadland
• 4.2 Dominique Moore
• 4.3 Lawry Lewin
• 4.4 Alice Lowe
• 6 Special Guests

Horrible Histories (2009-2013) [ ]

L-R: Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Jim Howick

In the original Horrible Histories, the cast consisted of an ensemble cast of six actors each of which played the majority of characters. A seventh member, Sarah Hadland , left after the second series but returned with an " also starring " credit for the fourth and fifth. There was also a number of supporting actors who played minor roles. They each are talented actors who can play multiple roles

Where ever possible recurring characters were played by one cast member, for example, Simon Farnaby's Death , Ben Willbond's Henry VIII and Laurence Rickard's Bob Hale .

Several of the writers and researchers also occasionally appeared in Sketches, including Steve Punt , Greg Jenner , George Sawyer and Susie Donkin .

Main Cast [ ]

Mathew baynton [ ].

Mathew Baynton as William Shakespeare

Main article Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton is one of the original cast and appeared in every episode of series 1-5. Baynton plays the drums, piano and the guitar. Baynton's real-life son, Bo , appeared in a sketch playing a baby Mary, Queen of Scots .

Baynton is known for the following recurring characters:

• Charles II of England
• William Shakespeare * (Series 1-5)
• Phillip II of Spain

Simon Farnaby [ ]

Simon Farnaby as Caligula

Main article Simon Farnaby

Simon Farnaby is one of the original cast members and appeared in every episode of series 1-6. He is the tallest member of the cast. Farnaby's dog, Dottie, appeared in several episodes throughout the show.

Farnaby is known for the following recurring characters:

• George III of Great Britain
• William the Conqueror

Martha Howe-Douglas [ ]

Howe-Douglas as Cleopatra

Main article Martha Howe-Douglas

Martha Howe-Douglas is one of the original cast members and appeared in every episode of series 1-5. She is the only female member of the main cast.

Howe-Douglas is known for playing the following recurring characters:

• Elizabeth I
• Victoria of Great Britain
• HHTV News Anchorwoman Sam

Jim Howick [ ]

Jim Howick as One-eyed Ned

Main article Jim Howick

Jim Howick is one of the original cast members and appeared in every episode of series 1-6. In 2010, Howick won the best performer award at the children's BAFTAs for his performance in Horrible Histories.

Howick is known for playing the following recurring characters:

• Napoleon Bonaparte (Series 1-6)
• Winston Churchill(Series1-6)
• George IV of Great Britain
• Richard III of England

Laurence Rickard [ ]

Laurence Rickard as Bob Hale

Main article Laurence Rickard

Laurence Rickard is one of the original cast members and appeared in every episode of series 1-5. Originally hired solely as a writer, Rickard became a member of the cast after creating the character of Bob Hale, whose extended, convoluted monologues proved impossible to hand over to anyone else.

Rickard is known for the following recurring characters:

• Duke of Wellington
• William II of England

Ben Willbond [ ]

Ben Willbond as Henry VIII

Main article Ben Willbond

Ben Willbond is one of the original cast members and appeared in every episode of series 1-5. He plays a lot of historical characters of German and French origin. Willbond also hosted the Behind the Scene featurette. He is the oldest of the cast members.

Willbond is known for playing the following recurring characters:

• Alexander the Great (character)
• Mike Peabody
• Julius Caesar

Horrible Histories (2015 - Present) [ ]

2 years after the original 5 series ended in 2013, the BBC announced Horrible Histories' revival series. Along with this, a largely new cast was assembled.

Jalaal Hartley as Douglas Bader

Jalaal Hartley [ ]

Jalaal Hartley was a cast member and appeared in every episode of series 6-8. Originally a series 4 supporting actor, he returned as a main actor in the Horrible Histories Revival Series. Outside of Horrible Histories, he is also a film director and screenwriter.

Hartley is known for playing the following recurring characters:

• Winston Churchill* (Series 7-8)
• Christopher Marlow
• Neil Armstrong (Series 8)
• James VI of Scotland* (2016 Specials - Series 7)

Jessica Ransom in Horrible Histories

Jessica Ransom [ ]

Jessica Ransom is one of the current cast members and has appeared in every episode of series 6-9. Similar to Jalaal Hartley, Ransom was also originally a supporting actor until she was reprised as a main actor in the revival series.

Ransom is well known for playing the following characters:

• Mary Queen of Scots
• Florence Nightingale
• Queen Victoria* (Series 9)

Tom Stourton as John F. Kennedy

Tom Stourton [ ]

Tom Stourton is one of the current actors who started acting for Horrible Histories from Series 6-9. He also played in The Horrible Histories Movie, as a background character.

Stourton is known for playing the following recurring characters:

• Henry VIII (Series 7-9)
• Leonardo da Vinci
• George Washington
• Harold Godwinson (Series 6)

Richard David-Caine as Admiral Nelson.

Richard David-Caine [ ]

Richard David-Caine is a current actor from the series who started acting for Horrible Histories from Series 7-9. He is also known for playing Mr. Spray, Mark, and Mr. Cristopher in Class Dismissed.

Richard is known for playing the following recurring characters:

• The Neanderthal (Series 7)
• Abraham Lincoln
• Tutankhamun

Gemma Whelan [ ]

Gemma Whelan is a current actor that started acting acting for Horrible Histories from the 2016 Specials - Series 9 as a main actor and a supporting actor in Series 8.

Gemma is known for playing the recurring characters:

• Mary I of England (Series 7)

James McNicholas [ ]

Michael abubakar [ ], harrie hayes [ ], emily lloyd-saini [ ], supporting cast [ ].

While not credited as part of the main cast (with the exception of Hadland, who was part of the main cast in series one and two she was absent from series three but then returned with a " Also Starring " credit) these actors appeared regularly over the series.

Sarah Hadland [ ]

Sarah Hadland was a member of the main cast between series 1 and 2 she left at the end of series 2 and returned in series 4 with an " also starring " credit. The characters she portrayed include:

• Victoria of Great Britain (Series 1 and 6 only)
• Host of Ready Steady Feast (Series 1 only)
• Nurse Mandy in Historical Dentist
• Nurse Saunders in Historical Hospital (Series 1 only)

Dominique Moore [ ]

Dominique Moore played various roles between series 2 and 5 the includes

• Mary Seacole
• Presenter of Ready Steady Feast (Series 2 only)
• Nurse in Historical Hospital

Lawry Lewin [ ]

Lawry Lewin played various roles between series 2 and 5 these include:

• Oliver Cromwell (Series 2-6)
• Host of Wonders of the Historical Universe (A spoof of Brian Cox )
• Thomas Moore
• King George III of Great Britain (Series 2 only)

Alice Lowe [ ]

Alice Lowe played various roles in series 2, 3 and 5, these include:

• Lady Jane Grey
• Joan of Arc (Series 2 only)
• HHTV News Reporter Jessica Harvey-Smythe
• Matilda of Boulonge

In addition to the main and supporting cast there were also recurring, sometimes uncredited extras. These actors normally filled in minor or background roles.

Susie Donkin: Played various roles in series 1 -5 (Uncredited in Series 2 and 3, credited for Series 1, 4 and 5)

Rhashan Stone: Richard HHTV Sport reporter (Series 3)

Lisa Devlin: Shelley in Historical Hairdressers (Series 1)

Giles Terera: Presenter of HHTV Sport (Series 1-5)

Katy Wix : Played various in series 1-4

George Sawyer : Rebellious spartan warrior (Stupid Deaths)

Special Guests [ ]

Over the 5 series many famous face have appeared, some in a one-off role while others had a recurring role.

• Meera Syal (Series 1, Storyteller in Twisted Fairytales )
• Alexei Sayle (Series 2, Arabic healer, Historical Hospital )
• Tanni Grey-Thompson (Series 3, field reporter for " HHTV Sport )
• David Baddiel (Series 2 & 3, storyteller Vincenzo Larfoff, Scary Stories )
• Dave Lamb (Series 3 and 5, Narrator of Historical Come Dine with Me . Lamb also presented Gory Games along with Rattus Rattus
• Chris Addison (Series 4, two Historical Apprentice candidates)
• Amir Khan and Jermain Defoe (Series 4, as themselves in Sport Relief sketches)
• Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith (Series 4 and 5. Film executives in HH Movie Pitch )
• Al Murray (Series 5, various roles, notably the drummer for the Smiths-inspired Charles Dickens music video)
• 1 Cast of Horrible Histories
• 2 Stupid Deaths
• 3 Dick Turpin, Highwayman

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Theatre Nouveau casts ‘The Shakespeare Lonely Hearts Club’, a collection of four short plays

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BELFAST — Theatre Nouveau has cast its first production for 2024 “The Shakespeare Lonely Hearts Club”, which will run at The Basil Burwell Theatre in Belfast and opens on Friday, May 31. This new piece, a collection of four short plays written by Suzanne Ramczyk, the company’s artistic director, addresses loneliness, particularly among seniors. 

“The four categorizations of Shakespeare’s plays – the histories, the comedies, the tragedies and the romances – provide the overall structuring for this quartet,” said Ramczyk. “Scenes from Shakespeare’s canon are woven into the dramatic action as an integral part of the characters’ evolving relationships.”

In two of the pieces, the comedy and the romance, two elderly women, living in a senior residence, navigate friendship and create new ways to counteract their loneliness. In the history, a divorced couple runs into each other after many years apart. Shakespeare was a significant part of their former relationship, but can the Bard’s work bring them back together? In the tragedy, which takes place during a tumultuous civil war, an isolated elderly woman must find the strength to carry off what could be her final self-surpassing act.

The cast includes Theatre Nouveau company members, Cory Burns, Susan McConnell and Kathleen Reilly. Joining them are Maine-based actors, Michael Crockett and Lisa Stathoplos; and Elaine McKee Bragan is new to the Belfast stage. Boston-based actor Melanie Winters completes the cast. Camden-based actor Joseph Cote is the stage manager.

Performances are set for May 31, June 1, 7, and 8 at 7 p.m. and June 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. at the Basil Burwell Theatre at 17 Court Street. All tickets are $20. Tickets and information are available at www.theatrenouveau.com . Email contact [email protected] .

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