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Pirates Love Underpants Live

A perfect show for all of the family to enjoy

Touring until mid November - New Dates Added!

Suitable for 1-100 years

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These  pirates  SO love underpants!

Join the swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest!

Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge.

Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure?

Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1+.

Theatre Reviews

Pirates Love Underpants… an entertaining, engaging and energetic show that will delight younger audiences…. that both highlights and emphasises the magic of theatre.”
Adventures in Theatreland

“Charming treasure trove of children’s theatre”
“Fiercely fabulous family fun”
East Midlands Theatre

“Adapted by Brad Fitt, the production transfers well to the stage and really brings to life the colourful picture book that so many love. Entertaining and so much fun for all.”
Northern Arts Review

Book Reviews

“Guaranteed to get the little ones giggling.”
Daily Mail

“Hilarious”
Western Morning News

“Another winning tale from this talented duo, which will undoubtedly be extremely popular.”
Bookseller Children's Choice

“You'll find bouncy, perfectly rhythmic verses; lively and colourful pictures with plenty of hilarious details.”
Teach Primary

“Pirates Love Underpants will persuade you that there's always room on the shelf for another picture book on one of children's favourite subjects...Hilarious!”
Nursery World


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Dates and Prices

Tour Dates

September

3-4 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
6-7 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
9 Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
10 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
13 - 14 Orchard West, Dartford
16 - 17 The Brewhouse, Taunton
20 - 21 Theatre Royal, Winchester
22 - 23 Bedworth Civic Hall, Bedworth
25 - 26 The Atkinson, Southport
27 - 28 The Swan Theatre, Worcester
30 Stockport Plaza, Stockport

October

1 Stockport Plaza, Stockport
3 The Royal, Northampton
4 - 5 BEAM, Hertford
6 - 7 Hall for Cornwall, Truro
11 - 12 Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
15 Dudley Town Hall, Dudley
18 - 19 Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
20 - 21 Esher Theatre, Esher
22 Theatre Royal, Nottingham
25 - 26 Storyhouse, Chester
28 - 29 Warwick Arts Centre, Warwick
30 - 31 Gala Theatre, Durham

November

1 - 2 Buxton Opera House, Buxton
5 Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
6 - 7 City Hall, Salisbury
12 - 13 Middleton Arena, Middleton
15 - 16 Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Ticket prices vary according to venue, availability and seating type. Click to "buy tickets" and browse the venue of your choice to see what tickets are available and the prices for each venue.

Need to Know

Running Time: Approximately 1 hour, with no interval.

Suitable for children aged 1+

Based on the original book PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS. Text Copyright (c) Claire Freedman 2013. Illustrations Copyright (c) Ben Cort 2013. Published by arrangement with Simon and Schuster UK Ltd, 1st Floor 222 Grays Inn Rd, London, WC1X 8HB  

The Pirates Love Underpants Tour is brought to you by Norwell Lapley Productions.

from £11