Hurrah for the Pirate King! at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor

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Hurrah for the Pirate King!

19 September 2020

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Hurrah for the Pirate King! at St Luke's Bombed Out Church
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Shout Hurrah for the Pirate King! And set off for this unforgettable theatrical adventure for all the family, produced by Absolute Children’s Opera.

Buckle yer swash and join the crew of The Pirate King as they take you on a magical musical journey to find a treasure beyond gold and jewels. Direct from success at The Just So! Festival and The Atkinson, the show has entranced young audiences and has received praise for introducing little theatre-goers to the world of opera.

An unforgettable theatrical adventure for all the family.

Created for families to enjoy together – interactive, fun and inclusive – Hurrah for the Pirate King! offers the perfect blend of opera and ballet.

From Hushabye Mountain and Cat Island, where the Queen of the Cats holds her court, to mysterious and exciting places all over the Briney Sea. Fidgeters, dancers, singers and wrigglers are all invited to join this scurvy crew on their search for the Unicorn Diamond.

Fidgeters, dancers, singers and wrigglers are all invited to join this scurvy crew.

Hurrah for the Pirate King! runs at around 45 minutes with no interval, and is just one of the live performances on offer at Liverpool Theatre Festival this September.

Created in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, The Liverpool Theatre Festival will take over St Luke’s Bombed Out Church for a 9-day live performance extravaganza. The brilliant festival line-up includes musical theatre, drama, comedy, cabaret, monologues, and children’s shows. All of the performances will take place within the church walls, and will follow strict physical distancing and government guidelines.

Where to go near Hurrah for the Pirate King! at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church

The Bombed Out Church Garden Bar
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Bombed Out Church Garden Bar

The legendary bombed-out church, otherwise known as St Luke’s Church, has opened a garden bar in its grounds, offering premium drinks via socially-distanced table service only.

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Cafe Tabac

Cafe Tabac is the longest running café bar in Liverpool, serving food and drinks to arty locals and curious newcomers.

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Italian Club Fish

Italian Club Fish on Liverpool’s lively Bold Street aka restaurant central, is a haven for seafood lovers and fans of authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

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Maray

Much-loved Liverpool restaurant, specialising in forward-thinking small plate dishes.

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81 Renshaw

81 Renshaw is a record store in Liverpool city centre, selling new and second-hand vinyl from a location with a long musical history

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Bold Street Coffee

A super cool cafe at the top of Bold Street, Bold Street Coffee in Liverpool serves a range of specialist coffee, cakes and sandwiches.

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BAM BOO

BAM BOO delivers a slice of paradise right in Liverpool city centre, with indulgent meals and delicious cocktails.

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69A

Junk emporium 69A in Liverpool is the shop that time forgot. It has been peddling vintage wares since 1976.

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The Oracle

The Oracle is a mysteriously classy cocktail bar with magicians performing tricks at your table, right in the centre of Liverpool

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