Switch Theatre Co. is presenting Pirates! A Boy at Sea. This production is a swashbuckling adventure about the meaning of family.
The play will be performed July 18 and 19, 2926, at Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will then be performed July 24 and 25, 2026, at The River Church, 4425 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, North Carolina.
Tickets for the Raleigh performances are $15 for adults and $10 for students and kids. If you’re buyting at least three tickets, use the promo code FAMILYDISC for 10% off.
Tickets for the Durham performances are “pay what you can.”
When eleven-year-old Jim Watts finds himself whisked away from his ordinary life by a mysterious treasure chest, he is thrust into a high-stakes conflict between the dashing pirate Captain Freely and the relentless British Captain McGovern. As Jim encounters versions of his own reality mirrored in the treacherous, shifting loyalties of the sea, he must confront his own fears and navigate the complexities of his fractured family. Through battles, wacky pirates, hungry sharks, and magical encounters, this swashbuckling tale explores the resilience of a young heart searching for his place in the real and imaginary world.
This play is an absolute must-see for young audiences who love epic adventures, and parents looking to spark deep conversations about emotional healing. A perfect theatrical experience for those who appreciate stories where imagination and real-life growth collide.
Switch Theatre Co.
July 18-19: Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk St., Raleigh 27604
- Sat., 7/18, 2:00 PM
- Sat., 7/18, 7:00 PM
- Sun, 7/19, 2:00 PM
Tickets:
- $15 Adults
- $10 Students/Kids
- (Use code FAMILYDISC at checkout,
- for 10% off 3+ tickets)
July 24-25: The River Church
4425 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham 27704
- Fri., 7/24 7:00 PM
- Sat, 7/25, 2:00 PM
- Sat, 7/25, 7:00 PM
Tickets: Pay what you can!
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