A fascinating pirate history experience, and epic miniature model show for schools, fairs and festivals
Anne Bonny the Pirate Queen
Follow the adventures of Anne Bonny and the Battles of Fort Charles; a tale of bravery, adventure, intrigue, treachery, and cunning. This miniature model re-enactment uses scenery, model ships and small figures to create an inspiring narrative that supercharges young imaginations. The story is set against the backdrop of war between the English and French in the early 1700s, it is a mix of fact and fiction and is inspired by the work of Michael Bentine.
- Highly detailed 3x3 metre scenery of a castle, harbour and coast.
- Live narration and audience interaction, combined with sweeping soundtrack of music & sound effects
- "Special effects", surprise reveals, and humour
- Ships and figures are moved around the set to bring the naval battles and pirate adventures to life
- Approx 45 minute running time, plus time to pore over the set
The show is hosted by Sergeant Major Harvey Wallbanger, who directs the action, and explains the details of the battles in a tongue in cheek, accessible style.
Ideal for children in KS2 (Key Stage 2), or those with an interest in pirates and history. The show can be used to stimulate creative writing, discussion, history topics, or art projects. The show can include an optional 'writing and understanding' worksheet for Key Stage 2 which you are welcome to photocopy and use.
The best thing at Glastonbury!
I absolutely love this. It's so creative and inspiring! Look at how into it the kids are - I've been all over the site, and honestly this is the best thing I've seen here. Glastonbury Festival Performer
Between shows the set can be viewed on its own as a model scenery and/or can feature question and answer sessions with the good Sergeant Major. It is a live art installation to feed the imagination, with or without performances.
The show is available for schools, community groups and festivals. Given the detailed nature of the set, although it can reach large audiences, to enjoy the detail it particularly suits intimate audiences sitting close to the set. Several sittings or performance times throughout the day is advised.
This show is humourous, entertaining and very visual. It is completely unique and well worth the extra effort needed to accommodate the set requirements (it takes over an hour to construct and pack away).
He engages so well with the audience.
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