Based on the book by Eoin Colfer
Directed by Matthew Lenton
Will is nine. And as family holidays go, this one isn’t very promising. I mean, would you want to spend three weeks in a cramped caravan by the sea with your four brothers?
But this is not an ordinary seaside town. Hundreds of years ago it was terrorised by the legendary Captain Crow, a cut-throat pirate who lured innocent sailors to their certain deaths in search of treasure. Until, that is, he was killed – by a nine year old cabin boy. Today the fearsome pirate’s spirit still haunts the area and has a particular grievance against nine year old boys. Suddenly Will’s holiday is looking a bit too exciting…
Join Will, his family and a motley crew of pirates in a thrilling new adaptation devised by Matthew Lenton, Artistic Director of Vanishing Point.
Running Time: Approx 70 mins
**** The Times
'A rollicking piratical tale'
'Kids aged seven plus will relish this funny, thrilling yarn, adapted and directed with just the right balance of flesh-creep and twinkle'
'As scary and jolly as Roger'
**** Evening Standard
'Matthew Lenton's production whips up a nicely eerie atmosphere and is particularly fine at capturing a world of childhood fears'
**** Time Out
'Aimed at small kids but is powerful enough to put adults in touch with their inner child'
'With all the elements of brotherly love, sibling rivalry and revelry in place, this is a joyful romp of a show'
PIRATE HAT MAKING WORKSHOPS
Sun 1 & Sun 15 Apr, from 12 noon
Come along early and make your own pirate hats to wear during the performance.
The Autism Friendly performance of The Legend of Captain Crow’s Teeth is supported by
The Drapers’ Charitable Fund.