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Tue 28 Jul
|Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Asian Pirate Musical
A genre-blending new musical set in 2049, following a crew of pirates from across time and space sailing the Straits of Melaka. Drawing on Asian history and diasporic musical influences, featuring original songs from traditional instruments to contemporary Asian pop. 2 hours with interval, age 12+.
Time & Location
28 Jul 2026, 19:30 – 02 Aug 2026, 22:30
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, N Rd I, Kansas 67855, USA
About the event
Set in the year 2049, the musical follows a lone pirate sailing the Straits of Melaka under a red sky until a storm brings together seafarers from across time and space on a single ship.
As the crew battle for power and acceptance, they navigate ship graveyards and mutant deep-sea creatures while searching for a place to call home in a ravaged world.
Blending real histories and speculative futures, the story draws on figures such as 14th century navigator Zheng He and 19th century pirate queen Sek Yeong, alongside imagined climate survivors and space revolutionaries.
The production explores themes of freedom, resistance, grief and solidarity, as the characters confront what it means to exist and belong in an uncertain future.
The genre-defying score combines traditional instruments with Asian pop influences and diasporic sounds, creating a distinctive musical landscape.
Find out more info or book your tickets on https://tiny.cc/APMgatehouse
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