What started off as an iconic Disney attraction then turned into a series of movies and is now turning into a stage show. Of course, we’re talking about Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Earlier this year, it was announced that Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl would be turning into an immersive theatrical experience called “Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure”. We had some details on what the show is going to feature, and now we finally have news on the cast, including who will be playing the iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow!
According to Variety, Olivier Award winner George Maguire will be playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the London stage production from Secret Cinema and TodayTix, “Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure”. It will be fun to see if you can capture that Jack Sparrow charm, and how he portrays his own unique version of the beloved character.
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Joining him will be Phil Daniels, who will play Captain Barbossa. Phil Daniels is known for his work in “Quadrophenia,” “EastEnders” and Blur’s “Parklife.” Then there’s Lily Blunsom, who will be playing Elizabeth Swann, and Harrison Wilde, who will play Will Turner. The last of the casting announcements included Gleanne Purcell-Brown as Anamaria. More of the cast will be named later.
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The show will be directed by Matt Costain, who is also an Olivier Award winner. Previews will begin February 16th, with the show officially opening on March 10th at Secret Cinema’s new riverside venue on the Greenwich Peninsula in London. According to Variety, “the production is the first at the site, which the company plans to keep as its home. Strong demand has led the producers to add six weeks to the run.” So, what was supposed to be a 10-week run will be even longer!
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What makes this show so unique is its live storytelling. Instead of screening all of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the production uses selected clips from the film alongside large set pieces. Audiences will be able to roam the sets, meet characters, and take part in the story over the course of two hours. The show will also feature stunts and a live band.
“We’ve taken everything Secret Cinema does best and pushed it further than ever before, creating a new kind of theatrical experience where the story doesn’t just happen in front of you – it happens all around you,” said Secret Cinema’s artistic director and producer and president and co-founder of TodayTix Group, Merritt Baer. “This is exactly the kind of show we’ve been building towards and opening it in our new home at Greenwich Peninsula makes it even more exciting.”
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We’re really excited to see what this will become, and it looks like a trip to London in 2027 will be on our bucket list. For more Disney news and updates, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog.
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