THE SLEEP PIRATES

A Hoglets play by Gemma Curry.

A magical play about swashbuckling pirates, flying ships, shooting stars and what happens when you can’t sleep?

On his first night in a new house, a young boy called Bear faces his fears, heads through his creepy cupboard door and discovers an incredible adventure on the other side.

Hoglets Theatre presents this magical tale of swashbuckling pirates, flying ships and shooting stars, adapted from an original story by Gemma Sharp.

Brought to life through larger-than-life characters, action, song and immersive storytelling, The Sleep Pirates is an imagination-firing treat for pre-school and primary-aged children.

Aimed at primary and pre-school aged children

Running time approx 30 minutes. 

Written by Gemma Curry

Devised and developed with Toby Gordon, Rachel Watkinson, Matt Pattison and Andy Curry

Costume by Julia Smith

Special thanks to: Frances Postlethwaite and all at EXPLORE Libraries, Deer Shed Festival

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Booking a performance

THE SLEEP PIRATES performances can be booked for your school, group, venue or festival. 

We can also twin a performance with a specially designed interactive workshop.

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