The Origins

The original Buccaneers show was devised during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020. Ian and Annie of A.M.A. Theatre Co. wanted to create something fun, entertaining and with a feel-good factor at a time when so much of everyday life had become uncertain. The idea of a band of silly pirates came to mind — a story combining music, comedy and adventure, while also telling a story of people striving for a better life. The pirates had been locked away in Davy Jones' Locker for 300 years, creating an opportunity to draw parallels with the lockdown that everyone was experiencing at the time.

With live venues closed and people unable to meet, Ian and Annie created the entire one-hour film largely in their small living room, using computer technology to create the world of The Buccaneers. What began as a way of continuing to create and perform during lockdown would ultimately become the starting point for the much larger Buccaneers Legend project. You can watch the full version of the Buccaneers film below.

Louise Penn from @loureviews wrote a lovely review in 2021 ( you can read the full online review here) - Read the full 2021 review here

Anne Bonny and her three daft henchmen tell us their stories, they weave a deeply enjoyable show which made me laugh a lot.