Tales of Drake

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Written and performed by Nick Wilkes

Directed by Jon Legg

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 - and his own questionable career on the seas…

First performed at The Coach House Theatre, Malvern - 29th July to 2nd August 2025.

Future dates

21 Mar 2026  Players Theatre, Thame, Oxon

8 Oct 2026  The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks

15 Oct 2026  Ropery Hall, The Ropewalk, Barton on Humber, North Lincs

17 Oct 2026  Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud, Glos

Past dates

29 July to 2 Aug 2025  The Coach House Theatre, Malvern, Worcs

More dates to be announced soon!