History's Most Epic Fibs and Fails with Athena Kugblenu
The Octagon Chapel, Norwich, NR3 1BN
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Join stand-up comedian and author of children’s history books including History’s Most Epic Fibs! and History’s Most Epic Fails!
Come on a very funny and very factual tour of history’s most epic fibs and failures! We’ve got stories of creative truth-telling and questionable decision making that will make young readers gasp at the past - but also help them to make sense of the present too.
About the speaker
Athena Kugblenu is a stand up comedian, writer and podcaster. She tours arts festivals and schools around the country with her raucous family shows MUSEUM OF EPIC FAILS and HOUSE OF FAILS, which are stuffed with lessons on critical thought and decolonised history, and jokes. She published her first book with Hachette Children’s Group – History’s Most Epic FIBS in 2024. History’s Most Epic FAILS was published in September 2025.
Please note: refunds are only available if a show is cancelled or rescheduled, unfortunately booking fees are non-refundable.
Come on a very funny and very factual tour of history’s most epic fibs and failures! We’ve got stories of creative truth-telling and questionable decision making that will make young readers gasp at the past - but also help them to make sense of the present too.
About the speaker
Athena Kugblenu is a stand up comedian, writer and podcaster. She tours arts festivals and schools around the country with her raucous family shows MUSEUM OF EPIC FAILS and HOUSE OF FAILS, which are stuffed with lessons on critical thought and decolonised history, and jokes. She published her first book with Hachette Children’s Group – History’s Most Epic FIBS in 2024. History’s Most Epic FAILS was published in September 2025.
Please note: refunds are only available if a show is cancelled or rescheduled, unfortunately booking fees are non-refundable.
