The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate - The Musical. Premier 2025

'The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate – The Musical' is the next best interactive pirate musical from Aotearoa. After 2 years of development and sell our seasons we are seeking further funding to put the wind in our sails and be financially ship-shape for the shows official Premiere.

"lively, rowdy, upbeat, energetic...master composer and lyricist Nino Raphael has created catchy tunes with words that roll off the tongue" ~ Regional News

"It makes sense to me that this famous work should be to translated into sea shanties and a musical adventure. After all, (…) “The way stories usually go, they start with a song”, and we can’t help singing along!” ~ Theatreview

“Had Raphael been captain of the Titanic, the ship would probably have reached shore.” ~ British Theatre Guide