Tales of Drake
A drink, a fight and tales through the night of piracy, slavery and the world encompassed…
1604, and the Pelican Tavern stands at the edge of the Thames near Execution Dock.
Here, a former sailor serves a last quart of ale to those found guilty of piracy, before they hang at the scaffold from a shortened rope.
Whilst he waits, he recounts his travels and tales of time spent at sea serving under Sir Francis Drake; the Circumnavigation, the massacre at Rathlin Island, his own questionable career on the seas… and his dog.
Written and performed by actor and playwright Nick Wilkes – thirteen generations distant from Sir Francis Drake himself.
A Malvernbard production in association with Stratford Theatre Company, directed by Jon Legg.
This performance is part of our Members’ 241 Offer. Please ask for details.
Show Details
Date of event:
15th October 2026Event details:
THEATRE7.30pm £15/£17*
How to book
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Maltkiln Road, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5JT, which is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm, and Sunday and Bank Holidays, 10am to 4pm. There is no additional charge for cash and card transactions in person.
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