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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

THE BUCCANEERS

(Pic: Lyle Buxton, Jessica Sole, Brendon Mendez, Bandile Hlope and Rory Booth)

Foot stomping, sing-along pirate party of note.

The upcoming show at the uShaka Marine World’s Upper Deck is going to be a foot stomping, sing-along pirate party of note.

The Buccaneers is a ship-shape, light-hearted musical and interactive dinner experience featuring musical gems like the McCulley’s Workshop song that shares its name with the show, traditional Irish number Whisky In the Jar (Thin Lizzy / Metallica), Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough (Michael Jackson), Ready to Run (Dixie Chicks) and sailor jigs aplenty.

Like its predecessor, Born in the RSA, The Buccaneers doesn’t follow the traditional supper theatre format, allowing for plenty of ad-libbing and audience participation. On arrival, guests can choose one item of pirate apparel – an eye patch, kerchief or a hook – and then prepare to find themselves sword-fighting, deck-swabbing and treasure hunting before they can yell Ship Ahoy!

Hosted by Captain Bess and her comely wenches (who just happen to serve up a few drinks before taking to the stage), the show is gate-crashed by a rowdy bunch of hard-drinking, sword-fighting pirates. That means a rollicking experience for the whole family

The Buccaneers stars Bandile Hlope, Rory Booth, Brendon Mendez, Krystle Temmerman and Lyle Buxton.

Opening on July 29, The Buccaneers runs every Thursday to Saturday until September 4. Booking is via Computicket. Buffet Dinner and show is R169 with complimentary cocktail on arrival. For more information call 031 328 8107.