Charlotte Badger – Bromsgrove’s Pirate Queen

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Text Box: Prepare to embark on a breathtaking adventure………. Sail with Captain Charlotte Badger and her awesome pirate crew as they maraud and plunder all ships that cross their path.

 

Text Box: This original family show chronicles the extraordinary true life story of Bromsgrove lass Charlotte Badger, who, when convicted at Worcester assizes for a minor offence in 1796 was transported on the first female penal ship to Australia. The sequence of events which follows tells  how Charlotte  became the most feared female pirate in history whilst bringing up a daughter!  Through workshop performances over the past year at the Hop Pole Inn, this unique and powerful show has evolved into a stage ready, full scale action packed musical. It contains some great songs, stirring music and stunning special effects merging the mediums of screen and stage

 

Text Box: The  sparkling  cast  headed  up  by  Gail  Graye  in  the  title role  comprises a mix of seasoned professional  actors  and the  extremely  odd  local  personality!

 

Text Box: Tuesday 15th- Sunday 20th January evening performances 7.30 matinees Sat and Sun at 2.30 TICKETS £12 and £8 (Concessions) PREVIEW NIGHT Tuesday 15th January all tickets £8 AFTER DARK – An interactive discussion with the writer and members of the cast, after the performance on Friday 18th January PIRATE KIDS MATINEE – A kids and minders only performance where the audience are requested to dress as pirates and be part of the action. Saturday 19th January BSL SIGNED PERFORMANCE on Thursday 17th January PARTY BOOKING DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

 

Text Box: Director: Euan Rose                                                              Designer: Colin Judges Musical Director: Charles Townsend                         Animation: Phil Brown Lighting: Christopher Lee                                                     Sound: Matt Trigg

 

Text Box: Charlotte Badger is an inspirational epic which will have you laughing, crying and going home with a smile on your face, warmth in your heart and a song or two buzzing round in your head.                                              Don’t miss it!