What's On | Pirates Love Underpants
Photo of five human pirates, and one cartoon-style puppet, looking scared in a dark forest.
Photo by Jonathan Pryke
Photo of five human pirates, and one cartoon-style puppet, having fun surrounded by wooden barrels.
Photo by Jonathan Pryke
Close-up of a cartoon-style puppet of a pirate with a captain’s hat shaped like an upside-down pair of pants. In the background, a macaw puppet in flight.
Photo by Jonathan Pryke
Photo of two actors wearing shark puppets on their heads, who are themselves wearing pineapple hats and boxers.
Photo by Jonathan Pryke

Pirates Love Underpants

Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort

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These pirates SO love underpants!

Join our 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?

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

“Fiercely fabulous family fun”
East Midlands Theatre

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

Access Performances

BSL-interpreted performance: Saturday 12 April, 11am – interpretation by Daryl McMullan provided by The Inclusivity Group.

Map Venue MarkerNorthcott Theatre
Family
Running time: 50 minutes, no interval
Exeter Northcott Theatre
Age guidance 1+

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