Easter in London: Horrible Histories comes to the National Portrait Gallery

Janis | April 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

This Easter, Horrible Histories are coming to the National Portrait Gallery. There is a programme of free activities for families from 2- 6 April with the opportunity to meet the cast of Barmy Britain and come face to face with portraits of the famous historical figures in the Gallery’s Collection who star in the show. Barmy Britain is currently showing at the Garrick Theatre in London.

Each day there will be a Tour and Draw session, a Q&A session with characters from the show (Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Florence Nightingale, or Guy Fawkes) and a series of art workshops.

The full programme is below and can be viewed at www.npg.org.uk

• Tour and Draw sessions are suitable for ages 5+ and their carers. Drop-in, no ticket required.

• Q & A sessions are suitable for ages 5+ and their carers. Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first served basis from 10:15 – 11:15 for the morning session and 13:30 – 14:30 for the afternoon session from Room 21 on Floor 1. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 13:30 – 14:30 in Room 21 on Floor 1.

• Family Art Workshops are suitable for ages 5+ and their carers. Limited tickets are allocated on a first-come, first served basis from 10:15 – 11:15 for the morning session and 13:30 – 14:30 for the afternoon session from Room 21 on Floor 1. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

MONDAY 2 APRIL

10:30 – 16:00
Family Tour and Draw: Terrible Tudors
Meet in Room 1, Floor 2
Discover the real stories behind the Terrible Tudors. What did they eat? Did they go to school and what did they do for fun?

11:15-11:45 and 14:45-15:15
Family Event: An audience with King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn from Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain
Ondaatje Wing Theatre, Floor -2
What did the King like to eat? Did Anne Boleyn really have six fingers? Find out more about the lives of this royal couple. Come armed with your own question to ask.

12:00-12: 45 and 15.30-16:15
Family Art Workshop: Royal Bling!
Ondaatje Wing Theatre, Floor -2
Create your own majestic Tudor- style medallion and swagger around town.

12:00-13:00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop: Crowns
Education Studio, Floor -2
Make and decorate a fabulous crown – fit for a king or queen

12:00-13:00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop: Off With Your Head
Tudor Galleries, Floor 2
Discover the facts and fiction behind Henry VIII and his wives. Followed by an activity.

TUESDAY 3 APRIL

10:30 – 16:00
Family Tour and Draw: Victorians
Meet in Room 23, Floor 1
Discover what Victorian life was really like

11:15-11:45 and 14:45-15:15
Family Event: An Audience with Florence Nightingale from Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain
Ondaatje Wing Theatre, Floor -2
What sort of nurse was Florence Nightingale? What did she see in the Crimea War? Find out about life as a Victorian nurse. Come armed with your own question to ask!

12:00-12:45 and 15.30 -16:15
Family Art Workshop: Make a medal
Ondaatje Wing Theatre, Floor -2
Create your own medal inspired by Florence Nightingale’s life

12:00-13:00 and 15:30 – 16:30
Family Art Workshop: Light My Fire!
Education Studio, Floor -2
Make your own lamp inspired by stories of Florence Nightingale, ‘The Lady with the Lamp’.

12:00-13:00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop: Puppets
Victorian Galleries, Floor 1
Bring your Victorian character to life with our puppet workshop

WEDNESDAY 4TH APRIL

12:00-12: 45 and 15:30-16: 15
Family Art Workshop: Royal Bling!
Ondaatje Wing Theatre, Floor -2
Create your own majestic Tudor- style medallion and swagger around town.

12:00-13:00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop: Crowns
Education Studio, Floor -2
Make and decorate a fabulous crown – fit for a king or queen

12.00 – 13.00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop: Off With Your Head
Tudor Galleries, Floor 2
Discover the facts and fiction behind Henry VIII and his wives. Followed by an activity.

THURSDAY 5 APRIL

10:30 – 16:00
Family Tour and Draw: Stuarts
Meet in Room 1, Floor 2
Discover the real stories behind the Gunpowder plot – who was involved and why did it go wrong.

11:15-11:45 and 14.45 – 15.15
Family Event: An audience with Guy Fawkes from Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain
Ondaatje Wing Theatre, Floor -2
Find out more about Guy Fawkes and meet the cast from Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain.

12:00-12:45 and 15.30 – 16.15
Family Art Workshop: In disguise
Stuart Galleries, Floor 2
Create your own disguise inspired by Guy Fawkes and his team of conspirators

12:00-13:00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop: Whispers and Whiskers
Education Studio, Floor -2
Inspired by an engraving of Guy Fawkes and his friends, create your own gunpowder plot print.

12:00-13:00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop: Plotting Cards
Stuart Galleries, Floor 2
Hear the story of the 1605 plot and create your own illustrated playing card to retell the tale.

FRIDAY 6 APRIL

11:15-11:45 and 14:45-15:15
Family Event: An audience with King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn from Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain
Ondaatje Wing Theatre, Floor -2
Free
What did the King like to eat? Did Anne Boleyn really have six fingers? Find out more about the lives of this royal couple. Come armed with your own question to ask.

12:00-12:45 and 15.30 – 16.15
Family Art Workshop: Royal Bling
Ondaatje Wing Theatre, Floor -2
Create your own majestic Tudor- style medallion and swagger around town.

12:00-13:00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop: Crowns
Education Studio, Floor -2
Free
Find out about Tudor crowns and be inspired to create one of your own.

12:00-13:00 and 15.30 – 16.30
Family Art Workshop : Fabulous Flags
Tudor Galleries, Floor 2
Make and decorate a flag inspired by the Tudors

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