Pirates Love Underpants
Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort
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?
Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1+
Enjoy a Kids Picnic Box!
Introducing the ultimate kids picnic box! Inside, you’ll find a tasty sandwich, a bag of crunchy crisps, a chewy flapjack, a juicy piece of fruit and a refreshing drink – all for just £5.25! Sandwich options include Ham, Cheese or a Vegan option. The perfect way to feed the little ones during their trip to the Mercury.
Simply add the Kids Picnic Box option (along with which sandwich filling your child would like) to your basket when booking online (see the You might also be interested in… page once you have selected your tickets) or with our friendly Box Office team, and you’ll be able to pick it up 90 minutes ahead of the show. Limited Kids Picnic Boxes per performance so book early to avoid disappointment
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